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Add 63/10 and 18/32

1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 18/32

63/10 + 18/32 is 549/80.

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,
    63/10 = 63 × 16/10 × 16 = 1008/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/160 + 90/160 = 1008 + 90/160 = 1098/160
  5. 1098/160 simplified gives 549/80
  6. So, 63/10 + 18/32 = 549/80
    In mixed form: 669/80

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