Add 5/32 and 8/15
5/32 + 8/15 is 331/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
5/32 = 5 × 15/32 × 15 = 75/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
8/15 = 8 × 32/15 × 32 = 256/480 - Add the two like fractions:
75/480 + 256/480 = 75 + 256/480 = 331/480 - So, 5/32 + 8/15 = 331/480
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