Add 7/32 and 12/15
7/32 + 12/15 is 163/160.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
12/15 = 12 × 32/15 × 32 = 384/480 - Add the two like fractions:
105/480 + 384/480 = 105 + 384/480 = 489/480 - 489/480 simplified gives 163/160
- So, 7/32 + 12/15 = 163/160
In mixed form: 13/160
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