Add 32/30 and 15/32
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 15/32
32/30 + 15/32 is 737/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
32/30 = 32 × 16/30 × 16 = 512/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
15/32 = 15 × 15/32 × 15 = 225/480 - Add the two like fractions:
512/480 + 225/480 = 512 + 225/480 = 737/480 - So, 32/30 + 15/32 = 737/480
In mixed form: 1257/480
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 64/30+15/32 32/30+30/32 32/60+15/32 32/30+15/64 96/30+15/32 32/30+45/32 32/90+15/32 32/30+15/96 32/30+75/32