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Add 32/15 and 42/8

1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 5 2/8

32/15 + 42/8 is 443/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    32/15 = 32 × 8/15 × 8 = 256/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    42/8 = 42 × 15/8 × 15 = 630/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/120 + 630/120 = 256 + 630/120 = 886/120
  5. 886/120 simplified gives 443/60
  6. So, 32/15 + 42/8 = 443/60
    In mixed form: 723/60

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