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Add 48/10 and 40/32

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 1 8/32

48/10 + 40/32 is 121/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    48/10 = 48 × 16/10 × 16 = 768/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/160 + 200/160 = 768 + 200/160 = 968/160
  5. 968/160 simplified gives 121/20
  6. So, 48/10 + 40/32 = 121/20
    In mixed form: 61/20

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