Add 15/5 and 27/32, Solve 3 0/5 + 27/32 as a fraction

Add 15/5 and 27/32

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 27/32

15/5 + 27/32 is 123/32.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
15/5 = 15 × 32/5 × 32 = 480/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160
Add the two like fractions:
480/160 + 135/160 = 480 + 135/160 = 615/160
615/160 simplified gives 123/32
So, 15/5 + 27/32 = 123/32
In mixed form: 327/32

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