Add 18/32 and 15/3
1st number: 18/32, 2nd number: 5 0/3
18/32 + 15/3 is 89/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 3 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
15/3 = 15 × 32/3 × 32 = 480/96 - Add the two like fractions:
54/96 + 480/96 = 54 + 480/96 = 534/96 - 534/96 simplified gives 89/16
- So, 18/32 + 15/3 = 89/16
In mixed form: 59/16
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