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Add 45/32 and 15/3

1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 5 0/3

45/32 + 15/3 is 205/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 3 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    45/32 = 45 × 3/32 × 3 = 135/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    15/3 = 15 × 32/3 × 32 = 480/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/96 + 480/96 = 135 + 480/96 = 615/96
  5. 615/96 simplified gives 205/32
  6. So, 45/32 + 15/3 = 205/32
    In mixed form: 613/32

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