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Add 48/20 and 80/32

1^st number: 2 8/20, 2^nd number: 2 16/32

48/20 + 80/32 is 49/10.

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,
   80/32 = 80 × 5/32 × 5 = 400/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/160 + 400/160 = 384 + 400/160 = 784/160
5. 784/160 simplified gives 49/10
6. So, 48/20 + 80/32 = 49/10
   In mixed form: 49/10

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