Add 15/32 and 24/4
1st number: 15/32, 2nd number: 6 0/4
15/32 + 24/4 is 207/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 4 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
15/32 = 15 × 1/32 × 1 = 15/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
24/4 = 24 × 8/4 × 8 = 192/32 - Add the two like fractions:
15/32 + 192/32 = 15 + 192/32 = 207/32 - So, 15/32 + 24/4 = 207/32
In mixed form: 615/32
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