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Add 63/32 and 4/10

1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 4/10

63/32 + 4/10 is 379/160.

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,
    63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    4/10 = 4 × 16/10 × 16 = 64/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/160 + 64/160 = 315 + 64/160 = 379/160
  5. So, 63/32 + 4/10 = 379/160
    In mixed form: 259/160

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