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Add 15/3 and 25/32

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 25/32

15/3 + 25/32 is 185/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    15/3 = 15 × 32/3 × 32 = 480/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    25/32 = 25 × 3/32 × 3 = 75/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/96 + 75/96 = 480 + 75/96 = 555/96
  5. 555/96 simplified gives 185/32
  6. So, 15/3 + 25/32 = 185/32
    In mixed form: 525/32

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