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Add 48/32 and 15/21

1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 15/21

48/32 + 15/21 is 31/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 21 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    48/32 = 48 × 21/32 × 21 = 1008/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    15/21 = 15 × 32/21 × 32 = 480/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/672 + 480/672 = 1008 + 480/672 = 1488/672
  5. 1488/672 simplified gives 31/14
  6. So, 48/32 + 15/21 = 31/14
    In mixed form: 23/14

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