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Add 32/30 and 10/32

1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 10/32

32/30 + 10/32 is 331/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    32/30 = 32 × 16/30 × 16 = 512/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    10/32 = 10 × 15/32 × 15 = 150/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/480 + 150/480 = 512 + 150/480 = 662/480
  5. 662/480 simplified gives 331/240
  6. So, 32/30 + 10/32 = 331/240
    In mixed form: 191/240

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