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Add 15/75 and 81/32

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 2 17/32

15/75 + 81/32 is 437/160.

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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,
   81/32 = 81 × 75/32 × 75 = 6075/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/2400 + 6075/2400 = 480 + 6075/2400 = 6555/2400
5. 6555/2400 simplified gives 437/160
6. So, 15/75 + 81/32 = 437/160
   In mixed form: 2117/160

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