Add 3/15 and 4/32
3/15 + 4/32 is 13/40.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 32/15 × 32 = 96/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
4/32 = 4 × 15/32 × 15 = 60/480 - Add the two like fractions:
96/480 + 60/480 = 96 + 60/480 = 156/480 - 156/480 simplified gives 13/40
- So, 3/15 + 4/32 = 13/40
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