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Add 5/10 and 50/32

1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 1 18/32

5/10 + 50/32 is 33/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    5/10 = 5 × 16/10 × 16 = 80/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    50/32 = 50 × 5/32 × 5 = 250/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/160 + 250/160 = 80 + 250/160 = 330/160
  5. 330/160 simplified gives 33/16
  6. So, 5/10 + 50/32 = 33/16
    In mixed form: 21/16

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