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Add 32/15 and 10/32

1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 10/32

32/15 + 10/32 is 587/240.

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,
    32/15 = 32 × 32/15 × 32 = 1024/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    10/32 = 10 × 15/32 × 15 = 150/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1024/480 + 150/480 = 1024 + 150/480 = 1174/480
  5. 1174/480 simplified gives 587/240
  6. So, 32/15 + 10/32 = 587/240
    In mixed form: 2107/240

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