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Add 12/20 and 48/32

1st number: 12/20, 2nd number: 1 16/32

12/20 + 48/32 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    12/20 = 12 × 8/20 × 8 = 96/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    48/32 = 48 × 5/32 × 5 = 240/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/160 + 240/160 = 96 + 240/160 = 336/160
  5. 336/160 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 12/20 + 48/32 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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