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Add 10/3 and 72/32

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 2 8/32

10/3 + 72/32 is 67/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    10/3 = 10 × 32/3 × 32 = 320/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    72/32 = 72 × 3/32 × 3 = 216/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/96 + 216/96 = 320 + 216/96 = 536/96
  5. 536/96 simplified gives 67/12
  6. So, 10/3 + 72/32 = 67/12
    In mixed form: 57/12

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