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Add 98/32 and 72/15

1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 4 12/15

98/32 + 72/15 is 629/80.

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,
    98/32 = 98 × 15/32 × 15 = 1470/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    72/15 = 72 × 32/15 × 32 = 2304/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/480 + 2304/480 = 1470 + 2304/480 = 3774/480
  5. 3774/480 simplified gives 629/80
  6. So, 98/32 + 72/15 = 629/80
    In mixed form: 769/80

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