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Add 48/75 and 80/32

1^st number: 48/75, 2^nd number: 2 16/32

48/75 + 80/32 is 157/50.

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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,
   80/32 = 80 × 75/32 × 75 = 6000/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1536/2400 + 6000/2400 = 1536 + 6000/2400 = 7536/2400
5. 7536/2400 simplified gives 157/50
6. So, 48/75 + 80/32 = 157/50
   In mixed form: 37/50

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