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Add 15/35 and 36/32

1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 1 4/32

15/35 + 36/32 is 87/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    15/35 = 15 × 32/35 × 32 = 480/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    36/32 = 36 × 35/32 × 35 = 1260/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1120 + 1260/1120 = 480 + 1260/1120 = 1740/1120
  5. 1740/1120 simplified gives 87/56
  6. So, 15/35 + 36/32 = 87/56
    In mixed form: 131/56

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