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Add 48/6 and 40/32

1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 1 8/32

48/6 + 40/32 is 37/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    48/6 = 48 × 16/6 × 16 = 768/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    40/32 = 40 × 3/32 × 3 = 120/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/96 + 120/96 = 768 + 120/96 = 888/96
  5. 888/96 simplified gives 37/4
  6. So, 48/6 + 40/32 = 37/4
    In mixed form: 91/4

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