Add 15/6 and 24/32
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 24/32
15/6 + 24/32 is 13/4.
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,
24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96 - Add the two like fractions:
240/96 + 72/96 = 240 + 72/96 = 312/96 - 312/96 simplified gives 13/4
- So, 15/6 + 24/32 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4
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