Add 75/15 and 9/32
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 9/32
75/15 + 9/32 is 169/32.
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,
75/15 = 75 × 32/15 × 32 = 2400/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/480 + 135/480 = 2400 + 135/480 = 2535/480 - 2535/480 simplified gives 169/32
- So, 75/15 + 9/32 = 169/32
In mixed form: 59/32
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