Add 16/15 and 9/32
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 9/32
16/15 + 9/32 is 647/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
16/15 = 16 × 32/15 × 32 = 512/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Add the two like fractions:
512/480 + 135/480 = 512 + 135/480 = 647/480 - So, 16/15 + 9/32 = 647/480
In mixed form: 1167/480
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