Add 15/32 and 3/6
15/32 + 3/6 is 31/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
15/32 = 15 × 3/32 × 3 = 45/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
3/6 = 3 × 16/6 × 16 = 48/96 - Add the two like fractions:
45/96 + 48/96 = 45 + 48/96 = 93/96 - 93/96 simplified gives 31/32
- So, 15/32 + 3/6 = 31/32
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