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Add 18/10 and 25/32

1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 25/32

18/10 + 25/32 is 413/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    18/10 = 18 × 16/10 × 16 = 288/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    25/32 = 25 × 5/32 × 5 = 125/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/160 + 125/160 = 288 + 125/160 = 413/160
  5. So, 18/10 + 25/32 = 413/160
    In mixed form: 293/160

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