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Add 2/32 and 4/10

2/32 + 4/10 is 37/80.

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,
    2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    4/10 = 4 × 16/10 × 16 = 64/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/160 + 64/160 = 10 + 64/160 = 74/160
  5. 74/160 simplified gives 37/80
  6. So, 2/32 + 4/10 = 37/80

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