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Add 15/25 and 28/32

15/25 + 28/32 is 59/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 32 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    15/25 = 15 × 32/25 × 32 = 480/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    28/32 = 28 × 25/32 × 25 = 700/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/800 + 700/800 = 480 + 700/800 = 1180/800
  5. 1180/800 simplified gives 59/40
  6. So, 15/25 + 28/32 = 59/40
    In mixed form: 119/40

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