Add 15/20 and 30/32
15/20 + 30/32 is 27/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
15/20 = 15 × 8/20 × 8 = 120/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160 - Add the two like fractions:
120/160 + 150/160 = 120 + 150/160 = 270/160 - 270/160 simplified gives 27/16
- So, 15/20 + 30/32 = 27/16
In mixed form: 111/16
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