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Add 48/20 and 40/32

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 1 8/32

48/20 + 40/32 is 73/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    48/20 = 48 × 8/20 × 8 = 384/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/160 + 200/160 = 384 + 200/160 = 584/160
  5. 584/160 simplified gives 73/20
  6. So, 48/20 + 40/32 = 73/20
    In mixed form: 313/20

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