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What is 32/1 + 1/10?

What is 32/1 + 1/10?

This is how you add

32
1
+
1
10

Step 1

We have to make sure the denominators are equal.

Since 1 is evenly divided by 10, we can multiply just one term to get a common denominator.

Multiply 32 by 10, and get 320, then we multiply 1 by 10 and get 10.

32/1 times 10

So now our fractions look like this:

320
10
+
1
10

Step 2

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

320 + 1 = 321

Now we have an answer.

321
10

Step 3

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 3...

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 5...

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 7...

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 11...

No good. 11 is larger than 10. So we're done reducing.

And we're done! Here's the final answer to 32/1 + 1/10

32
1
+
1
10
=
321
10
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