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Add 48/20 and 60/32

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 1 28/32

48/20 + 60/32 is 171/40.

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,
    60/32 = 60 × 5/32 × 5 = 300/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/160 + 300/160 = 384 + 300/160 = 684/160
  5. 684/160 simplified gives 171/40
  6. So, 48/20 + 60/32 = 171/40
    In mixed form: 411/40

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