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Add 96/10 and 10/32

1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 10/32

96/10 + 10/32 is 793/80.

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,
    96/10 = 96 × 16/10 × 16 = 1536/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/160 + 50/160 = 1536 + 50/160 = 1586/160
  5. 1586/160 simplified gives 793/80
  6. So, 96/10 + 10/32 = 793/80
    In mixed form: 973/80

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