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Add 40/32 and 7/10

1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 7/10

40/32 + 7/10 is 39/20.

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,
    7/10 = 7 × 16/10 × 16 = 112/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/160 + 112/160 = 200 + 112/160 = 312/160
  5. 312/160 simplified gives 39/20
  6. So, 40/32 + 7/10 = 39/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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