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Add 56/32 and 9/10

1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 9/10

56/32 + 9/10 is 53/20.

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,
    56/32 = 56 × 5/32 × 5 = 280/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    9/10 = 9 × 16/10 × 16 = 144/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/160 + 144/160 = 280 + 144/160 = 424/160
  5. 424/160 simplified gives 53/20
  6. So, 56/32 + 9/10 = 53/20
    In mixed form: 213/20

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