Add 1/32 and 15/24
1/32 + 15/24 is 21/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
15/24 = 15 × 4/24 × 4 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
3/96 + 60/96 = 3 + 60/96 = 63/96 - 63/96 simplified gives 21/32
- So, 1/32 + 15/24 = 21/32
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