Add 15/45 and 30/32
15/45 + 30/32 is 61/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
15/45 = 15 × 32/45 × 32 = 480/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
30/32 = 30 × 45/32 × 45 = 1350/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
480/1440 + 1350/1440 = 480 + 1350/1440 = 1830/1440 - 1830/1440 simplified gives 61/48
- So, 15/45 + 30/32 = 61/48
In mixed form: 113/48
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