Add 6/15 and 45/32, Solve 6/15 + 1 13/32 as a fraction

Add 6/15 and 45/32

1^st number: 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

6/15 + 45/32 is 289/160.

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,
45/32 = 45 × 15/32 × 15 = 675/480
Add the two like fractions:
192/480 + 675/480 = 192 + 675/480 = 867/480
867/480 simplified gives 289/160
So, 6/15 + 45/32 = 289/160
In mixed form: 1129/160

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