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Add 35/32 and 30/10

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 3 0/10

35/32 + 30/10 is 131/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 10 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    30/10 = 30 × 16/10 × 16 = 480/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/160 + 480/160 = 175 + 480/160 = 655/160
  5. 655/160 simplified gives 131/32
  6. So, 35/32 + 30/10 = 131/32
    In mixed form: 43/32

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