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Add 32/10 and 40/80

1^st number: 3 2/10, 2^nd number: 40/80

32/10 + 40/80 is 37/10.

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,
   40/80 = 40 × 1/80 × 1 = 40/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   256/80 + 40/80 = 256 + 40/80 = 296/80
5. 296/80 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 32/10 + 40/80 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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