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Add 15/32 and 18/24

15/32 + 18/24 is 39/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 24 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    15/32 = 15 × 3/32 × 3 = 45/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    18/24 = 18 × 4/24 × 4 = 72/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/96 + 72/96 = 45 + 72/96 = 117/96
  5. 117/96 simplified gives 39/32
  6. So, 15/32 + 18/24 = 39/32
    In mixed form: 17/32

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