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Add 7/32 and 2/10

7/32 + 2/10 is 67/160.

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,
    7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    2/10 = 2 × 16/10 × 16 = 32/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/160 + 32/160 = 35 + 32/160 = 67/160
  5. So, 7/32 + 2/10 = 67/160

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