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Add 32/7 and 45/10

1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 4 5/10

32/7 + 45/10 is 127/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    32/7 = 32 × 10/7 × 10 = 320/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    45/10 = 45 × 7/10 × 7 = 315/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/70 + 315/70 = 320 + 315/70 = 635/70
  5. 635/70 simplified gives 127/14
  6. So, 32/7 + 45/10 = 127/14
    In mixed form: 91/14

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