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Add 48/32 and 42/5

1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 8 2/5

48/32 + 42/5 is 99/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    48/32 = 48 × 5/32 × 5 = 240/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    42/5 = 42 × 32/5 × 32 = 1344/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/160 + 1344/160 = 240 + 1344/160 = 1584/160
  5. 1584/160 simplified gives 99/10
  6. So, 48/32 + 42/5 = 99/10
    In mixed form: 99/10

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