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Add 15/72 and 6/32

15/72 + 6/32 is 19/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    15/72 = 15 × 4/72 × 4 = 60/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/288 + 54/288 = 60 + 54/288 = 114/288
  5. 114/288 simplified gives 19/48
  6. So, 15/72 + 6/32 = 19/48

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