Add 1/32 and 18/15
1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 1 3/15
1/32 + 18/15 is 197/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
1/32 = 1 × 15/32 × 15 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
18/15 = 18 × 32/15 × 32 = 576/480 - Add the two like fractions:
15/480 + 576/480 = 15 + 576/480 = 591/480 - 591/480 simplified gives 197/160
- So, 1/32 + 18/15 = 197/160
In mixed form: 137/160
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