Add 12/32 and 25/10, Solve 12/32 + 2 5/10 as a fraction

Add 12/32 and 25/10

1^st number: 12/32, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

12/32 + 25/10 is 23/8.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
25/10 = 25 × 16/10 × 16 = 400/160
Add the two like fractions:
60/160 + 400/160 = 60 + 400/160 = 460/160
460/160 simplified gives 23/8
So, 12/32 + 25/10 = 23/8
In mixed form: 27/8

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