Add 72/10 and 3/32, Solve 7 2/10 + 3/32 as a fraction

Add 72/10 and 3/32

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 3/32

72/10 + 3/32 is 1167/160.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
72/10 = 72 × 16/10 × 16 = 1152/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160
Add the two like fractions:
1152/160 + 15/160 = 1152 + 15/160 = 1167/160
So, 72/10 + 3/32 = 1167/160
In mixed form: 747/160

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