Add 24/15 and 20/32
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 20/32
24/15 + 20/32 is 89/40.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 15/32 × 15 = 300/480 - Add the two like fractions:
768/480 + 300/480 = 768 + 300/480 = 1068/480 - 1068/480 simplified gives 89/40
- So, 24/15 + 20/32 = 89/40
In mixed form: 29/40
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