Add 14/32 and 45/15, Solve 14/32 + 3 0/15 as a fraction

Add 14/32 and 45/15

1^st number: 14/32, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

14/32 + 45/15 is 55/16.

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,
14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
45/15 = 45 × 32/15 × 32 = 1440/480
Add the two like fractions:
210/480 + 1440/480 = 210 + 1440/480 = 1650/480
1650/480 simplified gives 55/16
So, 14/32 + 45/15 = 55/16
In mixed form: 37/16

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