Add 4/15 and 24/32
4/15 + 24/32 is 61/60.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 32/15 × 32 = 128/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
24/32 = 24 × 15/32 × 15 = 360/480 - Add the two like fractions:
128/480 + 360/480 = 128 + 360/480 = 488/480 - 488/480 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 4/15 + 24/32 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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