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Add 72/10 and 12/32

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 12/32

72/10 + 12/32 is 303/40.

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,
    72/10 = 72 × 16/10 × 16 = 1152/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/160 + 60/160 = 1152 + 60/160 = 1212/160
  5. 1212/160 simplified gives 303/40
  6. So, 72/10 + 12/32 = 303/40
    In mixed form: 723/40

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