Add 15/36 and 27/32
15/36 + 27/32 is 121/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
15/36 = 15 × 8/36 × 8 = 120/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
27/32 = 27 × 9/32 × 9 = 243/288 - Add the two like fractions:
120/288 + 243/288 = 120 + 243/288 = 363/288 - 363/288 simplified gives 121/96
- So, 15/36 + 27/32 = 121/96
In mixed form: 125/96
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