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Add 40/10 and 42/32

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

40/10 + 42/32 is 85/16.

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,
    40/10 = 40 × 16/10 × 16 = 640/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/160 + 210/160 = 640 + 210/160 = 850/160
  5. 850/160 simplified gives 85/16
  6. So, 40/10 + 42/32 = 85/16
    In mixed form: 55/16

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