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Add 8/35 and 15/32

8/35 + 15/32 is 781/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    8/35 = 8 × 32/35 × 32 = 256/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    15/32 = 15 × 35/32 × 35 = 525/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/1120 + 525/1120 = 256 + 525/1120 = 781/1120
  5. So, 8/35 + 15/32 = 781/1120

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