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Add 6/32 and 63/15

1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 4 3/15

6/32 + 63/15 is 351/80.

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,
    6/32 = 6 × 15/32 × 15 = 90/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    63/15 = 63 × 32/15 × 32 = 2016/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/480 + 2016/480 = 90 + 2016/480 = 2106/480
  5. 2106/480 simplified gives 351/80
  6. So, 6/32 + 63/15 = 351/80
    In mixed form: 431/80

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