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Add 48/75 and 40/32

1^st number: 48/75, 2^nd number: 1 8/32

48/75 + 40/32 is 189/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   48/75 = 48 × 32/75 × 32 = 1536/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
   40/32 = 40 × 75/32 × 75 = 3000/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1536/2400 + 3000/2400 = 1536 + 3000/2400 = 4536/2400
5. 4536/2400 simplified gives 189/100
6. So, 48/75 + 40/32 = 189/100
   In mixed form: 189/100

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