Add 15/4 and 10/32, Solve 3 3/4 + 10/32 as a fraction

Add 15/4 and 10/32

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 10/32

15/4 + 10/32 is 65/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
15/4 = 15 × 8/4 × 8 = 120/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
10/32 = 10 × 1/32 × 1 = 10/32
Add the two like fractions:
120/32 + 10/32 = 120 + 10/32 = 130/32
130/32 simplified gives 65/16
So, 15/4 + 10/32 = 65/16
In mixed form: 41/16

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