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Add 15/36 and 54/32

1^st number: 15/36, 2^nd number: 1 22/32

15/36 + 54/32 is 101/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   15/36 = 15 × 8/36 × 8 = 120/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   54/32 = 54 × 9/32 × 9 = 486/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/288 + 486/288 = 120 + 486/288 = 606/288
5. 606/288 simplified gives 101/48
6. So, 15/36 + 54/32 = 101/48
   In mixed form: 25/48

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