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Add 42/15 and 9/32

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 9/32

42/15 + 9/32 is 493/160.

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,
    42/15 = 42 × 32/15 × 32 = 1344/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/480 + 135/480 = 1344 + 135/480 = 1479/480
  5. 1479/480 simplified gives 493/160
  6. So, 42/15 + 9/32 = 493/160
    In mixed form: 313/160

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