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Add 32/48 and 3/10

32/48 + 3/10 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    32/48 = 32 × 5/48 × 5 = 160/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    3/10 = 3 × 24/10 × 24 = 72/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/240 + 72/240 = 160 + 72/240 = 232/240
  5. 232/240 simplified gives 29/30
  6. So, 32/48 + 3/10 = 29/30

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