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Add 3/15 and 18/32

3/15 + 18/32 is 61/80.

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,
    3/15 = 3 × 32/15 × 32 = 96/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    18/32 = 18 × 15/32 × 15 = 270/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/480 + 270/480 = 96 + 270/480 = 366/480
  5. 366/480 simplified gives 61/80
  6. So, 3/15 + 18/32 = 61/80

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