Add 15/35 and 20/32
15/35 + 20/32 is 59/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
15/35 = 15 × 32/35 × 32 = 480/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
20/32 = 20 × 35/32 × 35 = 700/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
480/1120 + 700/1120 = 480 + 700/1120 = 1180/1120 - 1180/1120 simplified gives 59/56
- So, 15/35 + 20/32 = 59/56
In mixed form: 13/56
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