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Add 42/32 and 15/10

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 1 5/10

42/32 + 15/10 is 45/16.

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,
    42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    15/10 = 15 × 16/10 × 16 = 240/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/160 + 240/160 = 210 + 240/160 = 450/160
  5. 450/160 simplified gives 45/16
  6. So, 42/32 + 15/10 = 45/16
    In mixed form: 213/16

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