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Add 84/32 and 45/15

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

84/32 + 45/15 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 15 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   84/32 = 84 × 15/32 × 15 = 1260/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   45/15 = 45 × 32/15 × 32 = 1440/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/480 + 1440/480 = 1260 + 1440/480 = 2700/480
5. 2700/480 simplified gives 45/8
6. So, 84/32 + 45/15 = 45/8
   In mixed form: 55/8

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