Add 15/75 and 5/32
15/75 + 5/32 is 57/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
15/75 = 15 × 32/75 × 32 = 480/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
5/32 = 5 × 75/32 × 75 = 375/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
480/2400 + 375/2400 = 480 + 375/2400 = 855/2400 - 855/2400 simplified gives 57/160
- So, 15/75 + 5/32 = 57/160
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