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Add 4/28 and 32/15

1st number: 4/28, 2nd number: 2 2/15

4/28 + 32/15 is 239/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 15 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    4/28 = 4 × 15/28 × 15 = 60/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    32/15 = 32 × 28/15 × 28 = 896/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/420 + 896/420 = 60 + 896/420 = 956/420
  5. 956/420 simplified gives 239/105
  6. So, 4/28 + 32/15 = 239/105
    In mixed form: 229/105

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