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Add 15/16 and 81/32

1^st number: 15/16, 2^nd number: 2 17/32

15/16 + 81/32 is 111/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
   15/16 = 15 × 2/16 × 2 = 30/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   81/32 = 81 × 1/32 × 1 = 81/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/32 + 81/32 = 30 + 81/32 = 111/32
5. So, 15/16 + 81/32 = 111/32
   In mixed form: 315/32

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