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Add 15/7 and 18/32

1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 18/32

15/7 + 18/32 is 303/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
    15/7 = 15 × 32/7 × 32 = 480/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    18/32 = 18 × 7/32 × 7 = 126/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/224 + 126/224 = 480 + 126/224 = 606/224
  5. 606/224 simplified gives 303/112
  6. So, 15/7 + 18/32 = 303/112
    In mixed form: 279/112

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