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Add 7/4 and 15/32

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

7/4 + 15/32 is 71/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
   7/4 = 7 × 8/4 × 8 = 56/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   15/32 = 15 × 1/32 × 1 = 15/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/32 + 15/32 = 56 + 15/32 = 71/32
5. So, 7/4 + 15/32 = 71/32
   In mixed form: 27/32

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