Add 32/3 and 4/48, Solve 10 2/3 + 4/48 as a fraction

Add 32/3 and 4/48

1^st number: 10 2/3, 2^nd number: 4/48

32/3 + 4/48 is 43/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
32/3 = 32 × 16/3 × 16 = 512/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
Add the two like fractions:
512/48 + 4/48 = 512 + 4/48 = 516/48
516/48 simplified gives 43/4
So, 32/3 + 4/48 = 43/4
In mixed form: 103/4

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