Add 5/15 and 20/32
5/15 + 20/32 is 23/24.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 32/15 × 32 = 160/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
20/32 = 20 × 15/32 × 15 = 300/480 - Add the two like fractions:
160/480 + 300/480 = 160 + 300/480 = 460/480 - 460/480 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 5/15 + 20/32 = 23/24
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