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Add 80/15 and 32/75

1^st number: 5 5/15, 2^nd number: 32/75

80/15 + 32/75 is 144/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   80/15 = 80 × 5/15 × 5 = 400/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   32/75 = 32 × 1/75 × 1 = 32/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/75 + 32/75 = 400 + 32/75 = 432/75
5. 432/75 simplified gives 144/25
6. So, 80/15 + 32/75 = 144/25
   In mixed form: 519/25

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