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Add 15/12 and 54/32

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 22/32

15/12 + 54/32 is 47/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   15/12 = 15 × 8/12 × 8 = 120/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   54/32 = 54 × 3/32 × 3 = 162/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/96 + 162/96 = 120 + 162/96 = 282/96
5. 282/96 simplified gives 47/16
6. So, 15/12 + 54/32 = 47/16
   In mixed form: 215/16

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