Add 3/4 and 15/32
3/4 + 15/32 is 39/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
3/4 = 3 × 8/4 × 8 = 24/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
15/32 = 15 × 1/32 × 1 = 15/32 - Add the two like fractions:
24/32 + 15/32 = 24 + 15/32 = 39/32 - So, 3/4 + 15/32 = 39/32
In mixed form: 17/32
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