Add 48/32 and 15/21
1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 15/21
48/32 + 15/21 is 31/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
48/32 = 48 × 21/32 × 21 = 1008/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
15/21 = 15 × 32/21 × 32 = 480/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/672 + 480/672 = 1008 + 480/672 = 1488/672 - 1488/672 simplified gives 31/14
- So, 48/32 + 15/21 = 31/14
In mixed form: 23/14
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