Add 15/2 and 9/32
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 9/32
152 + 932 is 24932.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
152 = 15 × 162 × 16 = 24032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
932 = 9 × 132 × 1 = 932 - Add the two like fractions:
24032 + 932 = 240 + 932 = 24932 - So, 15/2 + 9/32 = 249/32
In mixed form: 72532
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