Add 18/32 and 9/15
18/32 + 9/15 is 93/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
18/32 = 18 × 15/32 × 15 = 270/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
9/15 = 9 × 32/15 × 32 = 288/480 - Add the two like fractions:
270/480 + 288/480 = 270 + 288/480 = 558/480 - 558/480 simplified gives 93/80
- So, 18/32 + 9/15 = 93/80
In mixed form: 113/80
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