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Add 12/32 and 45/10

1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 4 5/10

12/32 + 45/10 is 39/8.

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,
    12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    45/10 = 45 × 16/10 × 16 = 720/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/160 + 720/160 = 60 + 720/160 = 780/160
  5. 780/160 simplified gives 39/8
  6. So, 12/32 + 45/10 = 39/8
    In mixed form: 47/8

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