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Add 32/10 and 10/80

1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 10/80

32/10 + 10/80 is 133/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    32/10 = 32 × 8/10 × 8 = 256/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/80 + 10/80 = 256 + 10/80 = 266/80
  5. 266/80 simplified gives 133/40
  6. So, 32/10 + 10/80 = 133/40
    In mixed form: 313/40

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