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Add 30/10 and 6/32

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 6/32

30/10 + 6/32 is 51/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    30/10 = 30 × 16/10 × 16 = 480/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/160 + 30/160 = 480 + 30/160 = 510/160
  5. 510/160 simplified gives 51/16
  6. So, 30/10 + 6/32 = 51/16
    In mixed form: 33/16

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