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Add 1/10 and 2/32

1/10 + 2/32 is 13/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    1/10 = 1 × 16/10 × 16 = 16/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/160 + 10/160 = 16 + 10/160 = 26/160
  5. 26/160 simplified gives 13/80
  6. So, 1/10 + 2/32 = 13/80

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