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Add 2/32 and 48/15

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

2/32 + 48/15 is 261/80.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    2/32 = 2 × 15/32 × 15 = 30/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    48/15 = 48 × 32/15 × 32 = 1536/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/480 + 1536/480 = 30 + 1536/480 = 1566/480
  5. 1566/480 simplified gives 261/80
  6. So, 2/32 + 48/15 = 261/80
    In mixed form: 321/80

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