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Add 42/32 and 36/15

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 2 6/15

42/32 + 36/15 is 297/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 15 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    42/32 = 42 × 15/32 × 15 = 630/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    36/15 = 36 × 32/15 × 32 = 1152/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/480 + 1152/480 = 630 + 1152/480 = 1782/480
  5. 1782/480 simplified gives 297/80
  6. So, 42/32 + 36/15 = 297/80
    In mixed form: 357/80

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