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Add 15/18 and 42/32

1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 1 10/32

15/18 + 42/32 is 103/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/288 + 378/288 = 240 + 378/288 = 618/288
  5. 618/288 simplified gives 103/48
  6. So, 15/18 + 42/32 = 103/48
    In mixed form: 27/48

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