Add 32/2 and 15/28
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 15/28
32/2 + 15/28 is 463/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
32/2 = 32 × 14/2 × 14 = 448/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
15/28 = 15 × 1/28 × 1 = 15/28 - Add the two like fractions:
448/28 + 15/28 = 448 + 15/28 = 463/28 - So, 32/2 + 15/28 = 463/28
In mixed form: 1615/28
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