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Add 15/5 and 45/32

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

15/5 + 45/32 is 141/32.

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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,
   45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/160 + 225/160 = 480 + 225/160 = 705/160
5. 705/160 simplified gives 141/32
6. So, 15/5 + 45/32 = 141/32
   In mixed form: 413/32

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