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Add 4/32 and 6/10

4/32 + 6/10 is 29/40.

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,
    4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    6/10 = 6 × 16/10 × 16 = 96/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/160 + 96/160 = 20 + 96/160 = 116/160
  5. 116/160 simplified gives 29/40
  6. So, 4/32 + 6/10 = 29/40

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