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Add 21/32 and 15/8

1^st number: 21/32, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

21/32 + 15/8 is 81/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   21/32 = 21 × 1/32 × 1 = 21/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   15/8 = 15 × 4/8 × 4 = 60/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/32 + 60/32 = 21 + 60/32 = 81/32
5. So, 21/32 + 15/8 = 81/32
   In mixed form: 217/32

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