Add 15/32 and 48/45, Solve 15/32 + 1 3/45 as a fraction

Add 15/32 and 48/45

1^st number: 15/32, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

15/32 + 48/45 is 737/480.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
15/32 = 15 × 45/32 × 45 = 675/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
48/45 = 48 × 32/45 × 32 = 1536/1440
Add the two like fractions:
675/1440 + 1536/1440 = 675 + 1536/1440 = 2211/1440
2211/1440 simplified gives 737/480
So, 15/32 + 48/45 = 737/480
In mixed form: 1257/480

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