Add 6/15 and 35/32
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 3/32
6/15 + 35/32 is 239/160.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 32/15 × 32 = 192/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
35/32 = 35 × 15/32 × 15 = 525/480 - Add the two like fractions:
192/480 + 525/480 = 192 + 525/480 = 717/480 - 717/480 simplified gives 239/160
- So, 6/15 + 35/32 = 239/160
In mixed form: 179/160
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