Add 15/12 and 9/32, Solve 1 3/12 + 9/32 as a fraction

Add 15/12 and 9/32

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 9/32

15/12 + 9/32 is 49/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
15/12 = 15 × 8/12 × 8 = 120/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96
Add the two like fractions:
120/96 + 27/96 = 120 + 27/96 = 147/96
147/96 simplified gives 49/32
So, 15/12 + 9/32 = 49/32
In mixed form: 117/32

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