Add 12/32 and 9/15
12/32 + 9/15 is 39/40.
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,
12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
9/15 = 9 × 32/15 × 32 = 288/480 - Add the two like fractions:
180/480 + 288/480 = 180 + 288/480 = 468/480 - 468/480 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 12/32 + 9/15 = 39/40
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