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Add 28/30 and 15/32

28/30 + 15/32 is 673/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    28/30 = 28 × 16/30 × 16 = 448/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    15/32 = 15 × 15/32 × 15 = 225/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/480 + 225/480 = 448 + 225/480 = 673/480
  5. So, 28/30 + 15/32 = 673/480
    In mixed form: 1193/480

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