Add 10/32 and 75/8, Solve 10/32 + 9 3/8 as a fraction

Add 10/32 and 75/8

1^st number: 10/32, 2^nd number: 9 3/8

10/32 + 75/8 is 155/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 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 8 × 4 = 32,
75/8 = 75 × 4/8 × 4 = 300/32
Add the two like fractions:
10/32 + 300/32 = 10 + 300/32 = 310/32
310/32 simplified gives 155/16
So, 10/32 + 75/8 = 155/16
In mixed form: 911/16

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