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Add 32/21 and 5/15

1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 5/15

32/21 + 5/15 is 13/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 15 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    32/21 = 32 × 5/21 × 5 = 160/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    5/15 = 5 × 7/15 × 7 = 35/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/105 + 35/105 = 160 + 35/105 = 195/105
  5. 195/105 simplified gives 13/7
  6. So, 32/21 + 5/15 = 13/7
    In mixed form: 16/7

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