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Add 50/32 and 30/15

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 2 0/15

50/32 + 30/15 is 57/16.

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,
    50/32 = 50 × 15/32 × 15 = 750/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    30/15 = 30 × 32/15 × 32 = 960/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/480 + 960/480 = 750 + 960/480 = 1710/480
  5. 1710/480 simplified gives 57/16
  6. So, 50/32 + 30/15 = 57/16
    In mixed form: 39/16

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