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Add 28/32 and 16/10

1st number: 28/32, 2nd number: 1 6/10

28/32 + 16/10 is 99/40.

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,
    28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    16/10 = 16 × 16/10 × 16 = 256/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/160 + 256/160 = 140 + 256/160 = 396/160
  5. 396/160 simplified gives 99/40
  6. So, 28/32 + 16/10 = 99/40
    In mixed form: 219/40

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