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Add 36/75 and 10/32

36/75 + 10/32 is 317/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    36/75 = 36 × 32/75 × 32 = 1152/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    10/32 = 10 × 75/32 × 75 = 750/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/2400 + 750/2400 = 1152 + 750/2400 = 1902/2400
  5. 1902/2400 simplified gives 317/400
  6. So, 36/75 + 10/32 = 317/400

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