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Add 45/32 and 15/18

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 15/18

45/32 + 15/18 is 215/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   45/32 = 45 × 9/32 × 9 = 405/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/288 + 240/288 = 405 + 240/288 = 645/288
5. 645/288 simplified gives 215/96
6. So, 45/32 + 15/18 = 215/96
   In mixed form: 223/96

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