Add 15/32 and 8/18
15/32 + 8/18 is 263/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 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 18 × 16 = 288,
8/18 = 8 × 16/18 × 16 = 128/288 - Add the two like fractions:
135/288 + 128/288 = 135 + 128/288 = 263/288 - So, 15/32 + 8/18 = 263/288
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