Add 15/32 and 16/9
1st number: 15/32, 2nd number: 1 7/9
15/32 + 16/9 is 647/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 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 9 × 32 = 288,
16/9 = 16 × 32/9 × 32 = 512/288 - Add the two like fractions:
135/288 + 512/288 = 135 + 512/288 = 647/288 - So, 15/32 + 16/9 = 647/288
In mixed form: 271/288
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