Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 15/60 and 9/32

15/60 + 9/32 is 17/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    15/60 = 15 × 8/60 × 8 = 120/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/480 + 135/480 = 120 + 135/480 = 255/480
  5. 255/480 simplified gives 17/32
  6. So, 15/60 + 9/32 = 17/32

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com