Add 14/15 and 18/32
14/15 + 18/32 is 359/240.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 32/15 × 32 = 448/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
18/32 = 18 × 15/32 × 15 = 270/480 - Add the two like fractions:
448/480 + 270/480 = 448 + 270/480 = 718/480 - 718/480 simplified gives 359/240
- So, 14/15 + 18/32 = 359/240
In mixed form: 1119/240
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