Add 15/3 and 54/32
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1 22/32
15/3 + 54/32 is 107/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
15/3 = 15 × 32/3 × 32 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
54/32 = 54 × 3/32 × 3 = 162/96 - Add the two like fractions:
480/96 + 162/96 = 480 + 162/96 = 642/96 - 642/96 simplified gives 107/16
- So, 15/3 + 54/32 = 107/16
In mixed form: 611/16
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