Add 40/2 and 10/32, Solve 20 0/2 + 10/32 as a fraction

Add 40/2 and 10/32

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/32

40/2 + 10/32 is 325/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
40/2 = 40 × 16/2 × 16 = 640/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
10/32 = 10 × 1/32 × 1 = 10/32
Add the two like fractions:
640/32 + 10/32 = 640 + 10/32 = 650/32
650/32 simplified gives 325/16
So, 40/2 + 10/32 = 325/16
In mixed form: 205/16

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