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Add 18/15 and 30/32

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 30/32

18/15 + 30/32 is 171/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    18/15 = 18 × 32/15 × 32 = 576/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    30/32 = 30 × 15/32 × 15 = 450/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/480 + 450/480 = 576 + 450/480 = 1026/480
  5. 1026/480 simplified gives 171/80
  6. So, 18/15 + 30/32 = 171/80
    In mixed form: 211/80

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