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Add 15/9 and 54/32

1^st number: 1 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 22/32

15/9 + 54/32 is 161/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   15/9 = 15 × 32/9 × 32 = 480/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   54/32 = 54 × 9/32 × 9 = 486/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/288 + 486/288 = 480 + 486/288 = 966/288
5. 966/288 simplified gives 161/48
6. So, 15/9 + 54/32 = 161/48
   In mixed form: 317/48

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