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Add 40/32 and 49/10

1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 4 9/10

40/32 + 49/10 is 123/20.

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,
    40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    49/10 = 49 × 16/10 × 16 = 784/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/160 + 784/160 = 200 + 784/160 = 984/160
  5. 984/160 simplified gives 123/20
  6. So, 40/32 + 49/10 = 123/20
    In mixed form: 63/20

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