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Add 5/32 and 1/15

5/32 + 1/15 is 107/480.

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,
    5/32 = 5 × 15/32 × 15 = 75/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    1/15 = 1 × 32/15 × 32 = 32/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/480 + 32/480 = 75 + 32/480 = 107/480
  5. So, 5/32 + 1/15 = 107/480

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