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Add 32/10 and 2/75

1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 2/75

32/10 + 2/75 is 242/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    32/10 = 32 × 15/10 × 15 = 480/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/150 + 4/150 = 480 + 4/150 = 484/150
  5. 484/150 simplified gives 242/75
  6. So, 32/10 + 2/75 = 242/75
    In mixed form: 317/75

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