Add 15/32 and 25/30
15/32 + 25/30 is 125/96.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 16/30 × 16 = 400/480 - Add the two like fractions:
225/480 + 400/480 = 225 + 400/480 = 625/480 - 625/480 simplified gives 125/96
- So, 15/32 + 25/30 = 125/96
In mixed form: 129/96
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