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Add 15/2 and 20/32

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 20/32

15/2 + 20/32 is 65/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    15/2 = 15 × 16/2 × 16 = 240/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    20/32 = 20 × 1/32 × 1 = 20/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/32 + 20/32 = 240 + 20/32 = 260/32
  5. 260/32 simplified gives 65/8
  6. So, 15/2 + 20/32 = 65/8
    In mixed form: 81/8

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