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Add 3/32 and 48/30

1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 18/30

3/32 + 48/30 is 271/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    3/32 = 3 × 15/32 × 15 = 45/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    48/30 = 48 × 16/30 × 16 = 768/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/480 + 768/480 = 45 + 768/480 = 813/480
  5. 813/480 simplified gives 271/160
  6. So, 3/32 + 48/30 = 271/160
    In mixed form: 1111/160

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