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Add 7/15 and 28/32

7/15 + 28/32 is 161/120.

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,
    7/15 = 7 × 32/15 × 32 = 224/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    28/32 = 28 × 15/32 × 15 = 420/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/480 + 420/480 = 224 + 420/480 = 644/480
  5. 644/480 simplified gives 161/120
  6. So, 7/15 + 28/32 = 161/120
    In mixed form: 141/120

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