Add 15/6 and 14/32
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 14/32
15/6 + 14/32 is 47/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
15/6 = 15 × 16/6 × 16 = 240/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
240/96 + 42/96 = 240 + 42/96 = 282/96 - 282/96 simplified gives 47/16
- So, 15/6 + 14/32 = 47/16
In mixed form: 215/16
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