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Add 8/32 and 42/10

1st number: 8/32, 2nd number: 4 2/10

8/32 + 42/10 is 89/20.

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,
    8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    42/10 = 42 × 16/10 × 16 = 672/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/160 + 672/160 = 40 + 672/160 = 712/160
  5. 712/160 simplified gives 89/20
  6. So, 8/32 + 42/10 = 89/20
    In mixed form: 49/20

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