Add 72/32 and 35/10, Solve 2 8/32 + 3 5/10 as a fraction

Add 72/32 and 35/10

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

72/32 + 35/10 is 23/4.

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,
72/32 = 72 × 5/32 × 5 = 360/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
35/10 = 35 × 16/10 × 16 = 560/160
Add the two like fractions:
360/160 + 560/160 = 360 + 560/160 = 920/160
920/160 simplified gives 23/4
So, 72/32 + 35/10 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4

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