Add 15/30 and 2/32
15/30 + 2/32 is 9/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
15/30 = 15 × 16/30 × 16 = 240/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
2/32 = 2 × 15/32 × 15 = 30/480 - Add the two like fractions:
240/480 + 30/480 = 240 + 30/480 = 270/480 - 270/480 simplified gives 9/16
- So, 15/30 + 2/32 = 9/16
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