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Add 35/15 and 81/32

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 2 17/32

35/15 + 81/32 is 467/96.

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,
    35/15 = 35 × 32/15 × 32 = 1120/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    81/32 = 81 × 15/32 × 15 = 1215/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/480 + 1215/480 = 1120 + 1215/480 = 2335/480
  5. 2335/480 simplified gives 467/96
  6. So, 35/15 + 81/32 = 467/96
    In mixed form: 483/96

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