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Add 40/45 and 32/10

1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 3 2/10

40/45 + 32/10 is 184/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    32/10 = 32 × 9/10 × 9 = 288/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/90 + 288/90 = 80 + 288/90 = 368/90
  5. 368/90 simplified gives 184/45
  6. So, 40/45 + 32/10 = 184/45
    In mixed form: 44/45

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