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Add 36/32 and 30/10

1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 3 0/10

36/32 + 30/10 is 33/8.

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,
    36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    30/10 = 30 × 16/10 × 16 = 480/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/160 + 480/160 = 180 + 480/160 = 660/160
  5. 660/160 simplified gives 33/8
  6. So, 36/32 + 30/10 = 33/8
    In mixed form: 41/8

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