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Add 18/48 and 30/32

18/48 + 30/32 is 21/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    18/48 = 18 × 2/48 × 2 = 36/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/96 + 90/96 = 36 + 90/96 = 126/96
  5. 126/96 simplified gives 21/16
  6. So, 18/48 + 30/32 = 21/16
    In mixed form: 15/16

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