Add 35/15 and 7/32
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 7/32
35/15 + 7/32 is 245/96.
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,
35/15 = 35 × 32/15 × 32 = 1120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/480 + 105/480 = 1120 + 105/480 = 1225/480 - 1225/480 simplified gives 245/96
- So, 35/15 + 7/32 = 245/96
In mixed form: 253/96
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