Add 24/15 and 18/32
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 18/32
24/15 + 18/32 is 173/80.
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,
18/32 = 18 × 15/32 × 15 = 270/480 - Add the two like fractions:
768/480 + 270/480 = 768 + 270/480 = 1038/480 - 1038/480 simplified gives 173/80
- So, 24/15 + 18/32 = 173/80
In mixed form: 213/80
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