Add 15/32 and 5/16
15/32 + 5/16 is 25/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 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 16 × 2 = 32,
5/16 = 5 × 2/16 × 2 = 10/32 - Add the two like fractions:
15/32 + 10/32 = 15 + 10/32 = 25/32 - So, 15/32 + 5/16 = 25/32
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