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Add 70/15 and 24/32

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 24/32

70/15 + 24/32 is 65/12.

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,
    70/15 = 70 × 32/15 × 32 = 2240/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    24/32 = 24 × 15/32 × 15 = 360/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/480 + 360/480 = 2240 + 360/480 = 2600/480
  5. 2600/480 simplified gives 65/12
  6. So, 70/15 + 24/32 = 65/12
    In mixed form: 55/12

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