Add 25/10 and 27/32, Solve 2 5/10 + 27/32 as a fraction

Add 25/10 and 27/32

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 27/32

25/10 + 27/32 is 107/32.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
25/10 = 25 × 16/10 × 16 = 400/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160
Add the two like fractions:
400/160 + 135/160 = 400 + 135/160 = 535/160
535/160 simplified gives 107/32
So, 25/10 + 27/32 = 107/32
In mixed form: 311/32

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