Add 5/15 and 6/32
5/15 + 6/32 is 25/48.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 15/32 × 15 = 90/480 - Add the two like fractions:
160/480 + 90/480 = 160 + 90/480 = 250/480 - 250/480 simplified gives 25/48
- So, 5/15 + 6/32 = 25/48
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