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Add 18/5 and 10/32

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 10/32

18/5 + 10/32 is 313/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    18/5 = 18 × 32/5 × 32 = 576/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/160 + 50/160 = 576 + 50/160 = 626/160
  5. 626/160 simplified gives 313/80
  6. So, 18/5 + 10/32 = 313/80
    In mixed form: 373/80

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