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Add 25/32 and 40/10

1st number: 25/32, 2nd number: 4 0/10

25/32 + 40/10 is 153/32.

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,
    25/32 = 25 × 5/32 × 5 = 125/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    40/10 = 40 × 16/10 × 16 = 640/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/160 + 640/160 = 125 + 640/160 = 765/160
  5. 765/160 simplified gives 153/32
  6. So, 25/32 + 40/10 = 153/32
    In mixed form: 425/32

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