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Add 15/28 and 10/32

15/28 + 10/32 is 95/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    15/28 = 15 × 8/28 × 8 = 120/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    10/32 = 10 × 7/32 × 7 = 70/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/224 + 70/224 = 120 + 70/224 = 190/224
  5. 190/224 simplified gives 95/112
  6. So, 15/28 + 10/32 = 95/112

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