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Add 15/32 and 5/8

15/32 + 5/8 is 35/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    15/32 = 15 × 1/32 × 1 = 15/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    5/8 = 5 × 4/8 × 4 = 20/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/32 + 20/32 = 15 + 20/32 = 35/32
  5. So, 15/32 + 5/8 = 35/32
    In mixed form: 13/32

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