Add 7/32 and 15/24
7/32 + 15/24 is 27/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
15/24 = 15 × 4/24 × 4 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
21/96 + 60/96 = 21 + 60/96 = 81/96 - 81/96 simplified gives 27/32
- So, 7/32 + 15/24 = 27/32
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