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Add 3/32 and 20/10

1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 2 0/10

3/32 + 20/10 is 67/32.

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,
    3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    20/10 = 20 × 16/10 × 16 = 320/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/160 + 320/160 = 15 + 320/160 = 335/160
  5. 335/160 simplified gives 67/32
  6. So, 3/32 + 20/10 = 67/32
    In mixed form: 23/32

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