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Add 48/32 and 18/75

1^st number: 1 16/32, 2^nd number: 18/75

48/32 + 18/75 is 87/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
   48/32 = 48 × 75/32 × 75 = 3600/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   18/75 = 18 × 32/75 × 32 = 576/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/2400 + 576/2400 = 3600 + 576/2400 = 4176/2400
5. 4176/2400 simplified gives 87/50
6. So, 48/32 + 18/75 = 87/50
   In mixed form: 137/50

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