Add 15/24 and 9/32
15/24 + 9/32 is 29/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
15/24 = 15 × 4/24 × 4 = 60/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
60/96 + 27/96 = 60 + 27/96 = 87/96 - 87/96 simplified gives 29/32
- So, 15/24 + 9/32 = 29/32
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