Add 15/32 and 6/72, Solve 15/32 + 6/72 as a fraction

Add 15/32 and 6/72

15/32 + 6/72 is 53/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
15/32 = 15 × 9/32 × 9 = 135/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
6/72 = 6 × 4/72 × 4 = 24/288
Add the two like fractions:
135/288 + 24/288 = 135 + 24/288 = 159/288
159/288 simplified gives 53/96
So, 15/32 + 6/72 = 53/96

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