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Add 70/15 and 27/32

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 27/32

70/15 + 27/32 is 529/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 32 is 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,
    27/32 = 27 × 15/32 × 15 = 405/480
  4. Add the two fractions:
    2240/480 + 405/480 = 2240 + 405/480 = 2645/480
  5. 2645/480 simplified gives 529/96
  6. So, 70/15 + 27/32 = 529/96
    In mixed form: 549/96

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