Add 15/32 and 24/30
15/32 + 24/30 is 203/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
15/32 = 15 × 15/32 × 15 = 225/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
24/30 = 24 × 16/30 × 16 = 384/480 - Add the two like fractions:
225/480 + 384/480 = 225 + 384/480 = 609/480 - 609/480 simplified gives 203/160
- So, 15/32 + 24/30 = 203/160
In mixed form: 143/160
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