Add 12/15 and 12/32
12/15 + 12/32 is 47/40.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 32/15 × 32 = 384/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480 - Add the two like fractions:
384/480 + 180/480 = 384 + 180/480 = 564/480 - 564/480 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 12/15 + 12/32 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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