Add 32/5 and 18/48
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 18/48
32/5 + 18/48 is 271/40.
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,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1536/240 + 90/240 = 1536 + 90/240 = 1626/240 - 1626/240 simplified gives 271/40
- So, 32/5 + 18/48 = 271/40
In mixed form: 631/40
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