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Add 4/10 and 12/32

4/10 + 12/32 is 31/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    4/10 = 4 × 16/10 × 16 = 64/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/160 + 60/160 = 64 + 60/160 = 124/160
  5. 124/160 simplified gives 31/40
  6. So, 4/10 + 12/32 = 31/40

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