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Add 30/32 and 9/10

30/32 + 9/10 is 147/80.

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,
    30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    9/10 = 9 × 16/10 × 16 = 144/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/160 + 144/160 = 150 + 144/160 = 294/160
  5. 294/160 simplified gives 147/80
  6. So, 30/32 + 9/10 = 147/80
    In mixed form: 167/80

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