Add 24/15 and 14/32
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 14/32
24/15 + 14/32 is 163/80.
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,
24/15 = 24 × 32/15 × 32 = 768/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
768/480 + 210/480 = 768 + 210/480 = 978/480 - 978/480 simplified gives 163/80
- So, 24/15 + 14/32 = 163/80
In mixed form: 23/80
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