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Add 32/45 and 10/48

32/45 + 10/48 is 331/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 48 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    32/45 = 32 × 16/45 × 16 = 512/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/720 + 150/720 = 512 + 150/720 = 662/720
  5. 662/720 simplified gives 331/360
  6. So, 32/45 + 10/48 = 331/360

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