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Add 32/10 and 45/48

1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 45/48

32/10 + 45/48 is 331/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    32/10 = 32 × 24/10 × 24 = 768/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/240 + 225/240 = 768 + 225/240 = 993/240
  5. 993/240 simplified gives 331/80
  6. So, 32/10 + 45/48 = 331/80
    In mixed form: 411/80

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