Add 4/32 and 16/10
1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 1 6/10
4/32 + 16/10 is 69/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
16/10 = 16 × 16/10 × 16 = 256/160 - Add the two like fractions:
20/160 + 256/160 = 20 + 256/160 = 276/160 - 276/160 simplified gives 69/40
- So, 4/32 + 16/10 = 69/40
In mixed form: 129/40
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