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Add 80/10 and 42/32

1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 1 10/32

80/10 + 42/32 is 149/16.

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,
    80/10 = 80 × 16/10 × 16 = 1280/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/160 + 210/160 = 1280 + 210/160 = 1490/160
  5. 1490/160 simplified gives 149/16
  6. So, 80/10 + 42/32 = 149/16
    In mixed form: 95/16

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