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Add 3/15 and 5/32

3/15 + 5/32 is 57/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    3/15 = 3 × 32/15 × 32 = 96/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    5/32 = 5 × 15/32 × 15 = 75/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/480 + 75/480 = 96 + 75/480 = 171/480
  5. 171/480 simplified gives 57/160
  6. So, 3/15 + 5/32 = 57/160

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