Add 32/24 and 18/15
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 1 3/15
32/24 + 18/15 is 38/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
18/15 = 18 × 8/15 × 8 = 144/120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 144/120 = 160 + 144/120 = 304/120 - 304/120 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 32/24 + 18/15 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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