Add 14/15 and 20/32
14/15 + 20/32 is 187/120.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 15/32 × 15 = 300/480 - Add the two like fractions:
448/480 + 300/480 = 448 + 300/480 = 748/480 - 748/480 simplified gives 187/120
- So, 14/15 + 20/32 = 187/120
In mixed form: 167/120
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