Add 15/5 and 63/32
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1 31/32
15/5 + 63/32 is 159/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
15/5 = 15 × 32/5 × 32 = 480/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160 - Add the two like fractions:
480/160 + 315/160 = 480 + 315/160 = 795/160 - 795/160 simplified gives 159/32
- So, 15/5 + 63/32 = 159/32
In mixed form: 431/32
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