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Add 9/32 and 12/10

1st number: 9/32, 2nd number: 1 2/10

9/32 + 12/10 is 237/160.

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,
    9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    12/10 = 12 × 16/10 × 16 = 192/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/160 + 192/160 = 45 + 192/160 = 237/160
  5. So, 9/32 + 12/10 = 237/160
    In mixed form: 177/160

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