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Add 4/15 and 42/32

1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 1 10/32

4/15 + 42/32 is 379/240.

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,
    4/15 = 4 × 32/15 × 32 = 128/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    42/32 = 42 × 15/32 × 15 = 630/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/480 + 630/480 = 128 + 630/480 = 758/480
  5. 758/480 simplified gives 379/240
  6. So, 4/15 + 42/32 = 379/240
    In mixed form: 1139/240

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