Add 15/32 and 20/28
15/32 + 20/28 is 265/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 28 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
15/32 = 15 × 7/32 × 7 = 105/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
20/28 = 20 × 8/28 × 8 = 160/224 - Add the two like fractions:
105/224 + 160/224 = 105 + 160/224 = 265/224 - So, 15/32 + 20/28 = 265/224
In mixed form: 141/224
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