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Add 48/32 and 9/10

1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 9/10

48/32 + 9/10 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 10 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 10 × 16 = 160,
    9/10 = 9 × 16/10 × 16 = 144/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/160 + 144/160 = 240 + 144/160 = 384/160
  5. 384/160 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 48/32 + 9/10 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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