Add 10/32 and 12/4, Solve 10/32 + 3 0/4 as a fraction

Add 10/32 and 12/4

1^st number: 10/32, 2^nd number: 3 0/4

10/32 + 12/4 is 53/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 4 is 32

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
10/32 = 10 × 1/32 × 1 = 10/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
12/4 = 12 × 8/4 × 8 = 96/32
Add the two like fractions:
10/32 + 96/32 = 10 + 96/32 = 106/32
106/32 simplified gives 53/16
So, 10/32 + 12/4 = 53/16
In mixed form: 35/16

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