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Add 15/32 and 27/56

15/32 + 27/56 is 213/224.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   15/32 = 15 × 7/32 × 7 = 105/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   27/56 = 27 × 4/56 × 4 = 108/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/224 + 108/224 = 105 + 108/224 = 213/224
5. So, 15/32 + 27/56 = 213/224

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