Add 3/15 and 6/32
3/15 + 6/32 is 31/80.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 32/15 × 32 = 96/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
6/32 = 6 × 15/32 × 15 = 90/480 - Add the two like fractions:
96/480 + 90/480 = 96 + 90/480 = 186/480 - 186/480 simplified gives 31/80
- So, 3/15 + 6/32 = 31/80
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/15+6/32 3/15+12/32 3/30+6/32 3/15+6/64 9/15+6/32 3/15+18/32 3/45+6/32 3/15+6/96 3/15+30/32 3/75+6/32 21/15+6/32 3/15+42/32