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Add 15/32 and 42/63

15/32 + 42/63 is 109/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    15/32 = 15 × 63/32 × 63 = 945/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/2016 + 1344/2016 = 945 + 1344/2016 = 2289/2016
  5. 2289/2016 simplified gives 109/96
  6. So, 15/32 + 42/63 = 109/96
    In mixed form: 113/96

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