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Add 2/48 and 45/32

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

2/48 + 45/32 is 139/96.

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,
   2/48 = 2 × 2/48 × 2 = 4/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   45/32 = 45 × 3/32 × 3 = 135/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/96 + 135/96 = 4 + 135/96 = 139/96
5. So, 2/48 + 45/32 = 139/96
   In mixed form: 143/96

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