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Add 48/30 and 12/32

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 12/32

48/30 + 12/32 is 79/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    48/30 = 48 × 16/30 × 16 = 768/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/480 + 180/480 = 768 + 180/480 = 948/480
  5. 948/480 simplified gives 79/40
  6. So, 48/30 + 12/32 = 79/40
    In mixed form: 139/40

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