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Add 15/32 and 35/56

15/32 + 35/56 is 35/32.

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,
    35/56 = 35 × 4/56 × 4 = 140/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/224 + 140/224 = 105 + 140/224 = 245/224
  5. 245/224 simplified gives 35/32
  6. So, 15/32 + 35/56 = 35/32
    In mixed form: 13/32

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