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Add 28/32 and 9/10

28/32 + 9/10 is 71/40.

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,
    9/10 = 9 × 16/10 × 16 = 144/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/160 + 144/160 = 140 + 144/160 = 284/160
  5. 284/160 simplified gives 71/40
  6. So, 28/32 + 9/10 = 71/40
    In mixed form: 131/40

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