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Add 32/10 and 10/72

1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 10/72

32/10 + 10/72 is 601/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    32/10 = 32 × 36/10 × 36 = 1152/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/360 + 50/360 = 1152 + 50/360 = 1202/360
  5. 1202/360 simplified gives 601/180
  6. So, 32/10 + 10/72 = 601/180
    In mixed form: 361/180

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