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Add 32/18 and 9/48

1^st number: 1 14/18, 2^nd number: 9/48

32/18 + 9/48 is 283/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   32/18 = 32 × 8/18 × 8 = 256/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   256/144 + 27/144 = 256 + 27/144 = 283/144
5. So, 32/18 + 9/48 = 283/144
   In mixed form: 1139/144

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