Add 15/32 and 40/60
15/32 + 40/60 is 109/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 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 60 × 8 = 480,
40/60 = 40 × 8/60 × 8 = 320/480 - Add the two like fractions:
225/480 + 320/480 = 225 + 320/480 = 545/480 - 545/480 simplified gives 109/96
- So, 15/32 + 40/60 = 109/96
In mixed form: 113/96
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