Add 10/32 and 15/9, Solve 10/32 + 1 6/9 as a fraction

Add 10/32 and 15/9

1^st number: 10/32, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

10/32 + 15/9 is 95/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
15/9 = 15 × 32/9 × 32 = 480/288
Add the two like fractions:
90/288 + 480/288 = 90 + 480/288 = 570/288
570/288 simplified gives 95/48
So, 10/32 + 15/9 = 95/48
In mixed form: 147/48

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