Add 4/15 and 4/32
4/15 + 4/32 is 47/120.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 15/32 × 15 = 60/480 - Add the two like fractions:
128/480 + 60/480 = 128 + 60/480 = 188/480 - 188/480 simplified gives 47/120
- So, 4/15 + 4/32 = 47/120
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