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Add 4/32 and 48/5

1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 9 3/5

4/32 + 48/5 is 389/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    48/5 = 48 × 32/5 × 32 = 1536/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/160 + 1536/160 = 20 + 1536/160 = 1556/160
  5. 1556/160 simplified gives 389/40
  6. So, 4/32 + 48/5 = 389/40
    In mixed form: 929/40

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