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Add 24/32 and 45/10

1^st number: 24/32, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

24/32 + 45/10 is 21/4.

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,
   24/32 = 24 × 5/32 × 5 = 120/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
   45/10 = 45 × 16/10 × 16 = 720/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/160 + 720/160 = 120 + 720/160 = 840/160
5. 840/160 simplified gives 21/4
6. So, 24/32 + 45/10 = 21/4
   In mixed form: 51/4

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