Add 15/32 and 15/36
15/32 + 15/36 is 85/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
15/32 = 15 × 9/32 × 9 = 135/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
15/36 = 15 × 8/36 × 8 = 120/288 - Add the two like fractions:
135/288 + 120/288 = 135 + 120/288 = 255/288 - 255/288 simplified gives 85/96
- So, 15/32 + 15/36 = 85/96
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