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Add 8/5 and 15/32

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 15/32

8/5 + 15/32 is 331/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    8/5 = 8 × 32/5 × 32 = 256/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/160 + 75/160 = 256 + 75/160 = 331/160
  5. So, 8/5 + 15/32 = 331/160
    In mixed form: 211/160

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