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Add 75/32 and 30/48

1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 30/48

75/32 + 30/48 is 95/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 48 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    75/32 = 75 × 3/32 × 3 = 225/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    30/48 = 30 × 2/48 × 2 = 60/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/96 + 60/96 = 225 + 60/96 = 285/96
  5. 285/96 simplified gives 95/32
  6. So, 75/32 + 30/48 = 95/32
    In mixed form: 231/32

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