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Add 32/10 and 4/28

1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 4/28

32/10 + 4/28 is 117/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    32/10 = 32 × 14/10 × 14 = 448/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/140 + 20/140 = 448 + 20/140 = 468/140
  5. 468/140 simplified gives 117/35
  6. So, 32/10 + 4/28 = 117/35
    In mixed form: 312/35

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