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Add 15/32 and 10/48

15/32 + 10/48 is 65/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 48 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    15/32 = 15 × 3/32 × 3 = 45/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    10/48 = 10 × 2/48 × 2 = 20/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/96 + 20/96 = 45 + 20/96 = 65/96
  5. So, 15/32 + 10/48 = 65/96

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