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Add 15/25 and 45/32

1st number: 15/25, 2nd number: 1 13/32

15/25 + 45/32 is 321/160.

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,
    45/32 = 45 × 25/32 × 25 = 1125/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/800 + 1125/800 = 480 + 1125/800 = 1605/800
  5. 1605/800 simplified gives 321/160
  6. So, 15/25 + 45/32 = 321/160
    In mixed form: 21/160

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