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Add 15/5 and 18/32

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 18/32

15/5 + 18/32 is 57/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    15/5 = 15 × 32/5 × 32 = 480/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/160 + 90/160 = 480 + 90/160 = 570/160
  5. 570/160 simplified gives 57/16
  6. So, 15/5 + 18/32 = 57/16
    In mixed form: 39/16

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