Add 56/32 and 63/10, Solve 1 24/32 + 6 3/10 as a fraction

Add 56/32 and 63/10

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 6 3/10

56/32 + 63/10 is 161/20.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
56/32 = 56 × 5/32 × 5 = 280/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
63/10 = 63 × 16/10 × 16 = 1008/160
Add the two like fractions:
280/160 + 1008/160 = 280 + 1008/160 = 1288/160
1288/160 simplified gives 161/20
So, 56/32 + 63/10 = 161/20
In mixed form: 81/20

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