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Add 10/32 and 12/5

1st number: 10/32, 2nd number: 2 2/5

10/32 + 12/5 is 217/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    12/5 = 12 × 32/5 × 32 = 384/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/160 + 384/160 = 50 + 384/160 = 434/160
  5. 434/160 simplified gives 217/80
  6. So, 10/32 + 12/5 = 217/80
    In mixed form: 257/80

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