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Add 48/18 and 4/32

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 4/32

48/18 + 4/32 is 67/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    48/18 = 48 × 16/18 × 16 = 768/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/288 + 36/288 = 768 + 36/288 = 804/288
  5. 804/288 simplified gives 67/24
  6. So, 48/18 + 4/32 = 67/24
    In mixed form: 219/24

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