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Add 48/32 and 3/18

1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 3/18

48/32 + 3/18 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 18 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    48/32 = 48 × 9/32 × 9 = 432/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    3/18 = 3 × 16/18 × 16 = 48/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/288 + 48/288 = 432 + 48/288 = 480/288
  5. 480/288 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 48/32 + 3/18 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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