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Add 2/28 and 32/15

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 2 2/15

2/28 + 32/15 is 463/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 15 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    32/15 = 32 × 28/15 × 28 = 896/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/420 + 896/420 = 30 + 896/420 = 926/420
  5. 926/420 simplified gives 463/210
  6. So, 2/28 + 32/15 = 463/210
    In mixed form: 243/210

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