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Add 15/75 and 45/32

1st number: 15/75, 2nd number: 1 13/32

15/75 + 45/32 is 257/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    15/75 = 15 × 32/75 × 32 = 480/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    45/32 = 45 × 75/32 × 75 = 3375/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/2400 + 3375/2400 = 480 + 3375/2400 = 3855/2400
  5. 3855/2400 simplified gives 257/160
  6. So, 15/75 + 45/32 = 257/160
    In mixed form: 197/160

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