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Add 63/15 and 20/32

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 20/32

63/15 + 20/32 is 193/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    63/15 = 63 × 32/15 × 32 = 2016/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    20/32 = 20 × 15/32 × 15 = 300/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/480 + 300/480 = 2016 + 300/480 = 2316/480
  5. 2316/480 simplified gives 193/40
  6. So, 63/15 + 20/32 = 193/40
    In mixed form: 433/40

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