Add 1/10 and 12/32
1/10 + 12/32 is 19/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
1/10 = 1 × 16/10 × 16 = 16/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Add the two like fractions:
16/160 + 60/160 = 16 + 60/160 = 76/160 - 76/160 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 1/10 + 12/32 = 19/40
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