Add 9/32 and 2/15
9/32 + 2/15 is 199/480.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
2/15 = 2 × 32/15 × 32 = 64/480 - Add the two like fractions:
135/480 + 64/480 = 135 + 64/480 = 199/480 - So, 9/32 + 2/15 = 199/480
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