Add 7/32 and 15/16
7/32 + 15/16 is 37/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
7/32 = 7 × 1/32 × 1 = 7/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
15/16 = 15 × 2/16 × 2 = 30/32 - Add the two like fractions:
7/32 + 30/32 = 7 + 30/32 = 37/32 - So, 7/32 + 15/16 = 37/32
In mixed form: 15/32
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