Add 10/15 and 21/32
10/15 + 21/32 is 127/96.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 32/15 × 32 = 320/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
21/32 = 21 × 15/32 × 15 = 315/480 - Add the two like fractions:
320/480 + 315/480 = 320 + 315/480 = 635/480 - 635/480 simplified gives 127/96
- So, 10/15 + 21/32 = 127/96
In mixed form: 131/96
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