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Add 32/15 and 10/56

1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 10/56

32/15 + 10/56 is 971/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    32/15 = 32 × 56/15 × 56 = 1792/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840
  4. Add the two fractions:
    1792/840 + 150/840 = 1792 + 150/840 = 1942/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 971/420
  6. In mixed form: 2131/420

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