Add 1/24 and 15/32
1/24 + 15/32 is 49/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
1/24 = 1 × 4/24 × 4 = 4/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
15/32 = 15 × 3/32 × 3 = 45/96 - Add the two like fractions:
4/96 + 45/96 = 4 + 45/96 = 49/96 - So, 1/24 + 15/32 = 49/96
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