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Add 5/32 and 15/8

1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 1 7/8

5/32 + 15/8 is 65/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    5/32 = 5 × 1/32 × 1 = 5/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    15/8 = 15 × 4/8 × 4 = 60/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/32 + 60/32 = 5 + 60/32 = 65/32
  5. So, 5/32 + 15/8 = 65/32
    In mixed form: 21/32

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