Add 15/9 and 1/32
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1/32
15/9 + 1/32 is 163/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
15/9 = 15 × 32/9 × 32 = 480/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
1/32 = 1 × 9/32 × 9 = 9/288 - Add the two like fractions:
480/288 + 9/288 = 480 + 9/288 = 489/288 - 489/288 simplified gives 163/96
- So, 15/9 + 1/32 = 163/96
In mixed form: 167/96
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