Add 8/15 and 6/32
8/15 + 6/32 is 173/240.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 32/15 × 32 = 256/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
6/32 = 6 × 15/32 × 15 = 90/480 - Add the two like fractions:
256/480 + 90/480 = 256 + 90/480 = 346/480 - 346/480 simplified gives 173/240
- So, 8/15 + 6/32 = 173/240
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