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Add 30/80 and 48/32

1st number: 30/80, 2nd number: 1 16/32

30/80 + 48/32 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    30/80 = 30 × 2/80 × 2 = 60/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    48/32 = 48 × 5/32 × 5 = 240/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/160 + 240/160 = 60 + 240/160 = 300/160
  5. 300/160 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 30/80 + 48/32 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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