Add 15/48 and 27/32
15/48 + 27/32 is 37/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
15/48 = 15 × 2/48 × 2 = 30/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
27/32 = 27 × 3/32 × 3 = 81/96 - Add the two like fractions:
30/96 + 81/96 = 30 + 81/96 = 111/96 - 111/96 simplified gives 37/32
- So, 15/48 + 27/32 = 37/32
In mixed form: 15/32
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