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Add 48/32 and 84/15

1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 5 9/15

48/32 + 84/15 is 71/10.

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,
    48/32 = 48 × 15/32 × 15 = 720/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    84/15 = 84 × 32/15 × 32 = 2688/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/480 + 2688/480 = 720 + 2688/480 = 3408/480
  5. 3408/480 simplified gives 71/10
  6. So, 48/32 + 84/15 = 71/10
    In mixed form: 71/10

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