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Add 10/32 and 7/10

10/32 + 7/10 is 81/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 10 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 10 × 16 = 160,
    7/10 = 7 × 16/10 × 16 = 112/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/160 + 112/160 = 50 + 112/160 = 162/160
  5. 162/160 simplified gives 81/80
  6. So, 10/32 + 7/10 = 81/80
    In mixed form: 11/80

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