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Add 10/4 and 18/32

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 18/32

10/4 + 18/32 is 49/16.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    10/4 = 10 × 8/4 × 8 = 80/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/32 + 18/32 = 80 + 18/32 = 98/32
  5. 98/32 simplified gives 49/16
  6. So, 10/4 + 18/32 = 49/16
    In mixed form: 31/16

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