Add 1/15 and 8/32
1/15 + 8/32 is 19/60.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 15/32 × 15 = 120/480 - Add the two like fractions:
32/480 + 120/480 = 32 + 120/480 = 152/480 - 152/480 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 1/15 + 8/32 = 19/60
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