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Add 32/16 and 10/7

1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 1 3/7

32/16 + 10/7 is 24/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 7 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    32/16 = 32 × 7/16 × 7 = 224/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    10/7 = 10 × 16/7 × 16 = 160/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/112 + 160/112 = 224 + 160/112 = 384/112
  5. 384/112 simplified gives 24/7
  6. So, 32/16 + 10/7 = 24/7
    In mixed form: 33/7

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