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Add 32/2 and 25/10

1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 2 5/10

32/2 + 25/10 is 37/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 10 is 10

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
    32/2 = 32 × 5/2 × 5 = 160/10
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
    25/10 = 25 × 1/10 × 1 = 25/10
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/10 + 25/10 = 160 + 25/10 = 185/10
  5. 185/10 simplified gives 37/2
  6. So, 32/2 + 25/10 = 37/2
    In mixed form: 181/2

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