Add 15/6 and 8/32
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 8/32
15/6 + 8/32 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
15/6 = 15 × 16/6 × 16 = 240/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
8/32 = 8 × 3/32 × 3 = 24/96 - Add the two like fractions:
240/96 + 24/96 = 240 + 24/96 = 264/96 - 264/96 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 15/6 + 8/32 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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