Add 2/32 and 4/15
2/32 + 4/15 is 79/240.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 15/32 × 15 = 30/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
4/15 = 4 × 32/15 × 32 = 128/480 - Add the two like fractions:
30/480 + 128/480 = 30 + 128/480 = 158/480 - 158/480 simplified gives 79/240
- So, 2/32 + 4/15 = 79/240
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