Add 1/15 and 63/32
1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 1 31/32
1/15 + 63/32 is 977/480.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 32/15 × 32 = 32/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
63/32 = 63 × 15/32 × 15 = 945/480 - Add the two like fractions:
32/480 + 945/480 = 32 + 945/480 = 977/480 - So, 1/15 + 63/32 = 977/480
In mixed form: 217/480
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