Add 54/32 and 8/15
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 8/15
54/32 + 8/15 is 533/240.
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,
54/32 = 54 × 15/32 × 15 = 810/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
8/15 = 8 × 32/15 × 32 = 256/480 - Add the two like fractions:
810/480 + 256/480 = 810 + 256/480 = 1066/480 - 1066/480 simplified gives 533/240
- So, 54/32 + 8/15 = 533/240
In mixed form: 253/240
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