Add 27/15 and 10/32, Solve 1 12/15 + 10/32 as a fraction

Add 27/15 and 10/32

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 10/32

27/15 + 10/32 is 169/80.

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,
27/15 = 27 × 32/15 × 32 = 864/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
10/32 = 10 × 15/32 × 15 = 150/480
Add the two like fractions:
864/480 + 150/480 = 864 + 150/480 = 1014/480
1014/480 simplified gives 169/80
So, 27/15 + 10/32 = 169/80
In mixed form: 29/80

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad