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Add 14/32 and 4/10

14/32 + 4/10 is 67/80.

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,
    14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    4/10 = 4 × 16/10 × 16 = 64/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/160 + 64/160 = 70 + 64/160 = 134/160
  5. 134/160 simplified gives 67/80
  6. So, 14/32 + 4/10 = 67/80

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