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Add 48/32 and 12/15

1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 12/15

48/32 + 12/15 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 15 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    48/32 = 48 × 15/32 × 15 = 720/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    12/15 = 12 × 32/15 × 32 = 384/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/480 + 384/480 = 720 + 384/480 = 1104/480
  5. 1104/480 simplified gives 23/10
  6. So, 48/32 + 12/15 = 23/10
    In mixed form: 23/10

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