Add 2/15 and 14/32
2/15 + 14/32 is 137/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
2/15 = 2 × 32/15 × 32 = 64/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
64/480 + 210/480 = 64 + 210/480 = 274/480 - 274/480 simplified gives 137/240
- So, 2/15 + 14/32 = 137/240
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