Add 15/25 and 27/32, Solve 15/25 + 27/32 as a fraction

Add 15/25 and 27/32

15/25 + 27/32 is 231/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
15/25 = 15 × 32/25 × 32 = 480/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
27/32 = 27 × 25/32 × 25 = 675/800
Add the two like fractions:
480/800 + 675/800 = 480 + 675/800 = 1155/800
1155/800 simplified gives 231/160
So, 15/25 + 27/32 = 231/160
In mixed form: 171/160

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