Add 12/10 and 18/32
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 18/32
12/10 + 18/32 is 141/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
12/10 = 12 × 16/10 × 16 = 192/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Add the two like fractions:
192/160 + 90/160 = 192 + 90/160 = 282/160 - 282/160 simplified gives 141/80
- So, 12/10 + 18/32 = 141/80
In mixed form: 161/80
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