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Add 48/4 and 20/32

1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 20/32

48/4 + 20/32 is 101/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    48/4 = 48 × 8/4 × 8 = 384/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    20/32 = 20 × 1/32 × 1 = 20/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/32 + 20/32 = 384 + 20/32 = 404/32
  5. 404/32 simplified gives 101/8
  6. So, 48/4 + 20/32 = 101/8
    In mixed form: 125/8

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