Add 32/5 and 1/48
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 1/48
32/5 + 1/48 is 1541/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
32/5 = 32 × 48/5 × 48 = 1536/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1536/240 + 5/240 = 1536 + 5/240 = 1541/240 - So, 32/5 + 1/48 = 1541/240
In mixed form: 6101/240
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