Add 70/32 and 30/10
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 3 0/10
70/32 + 30/10 is 83/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
70/32 = 70 × 5/32 × 5 = 350/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
30/10 = 30 × 16/10 × 16 = 480/160 - Add the two like fractions:
350/160 + 480/160 = 350 + 480/160 = 830/160 - 830/160 simplified gives 83/16
- So, 70/32 + 30/10 = 83/16
In mixed form: 53/16
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