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What is 32/1 + 5/10?

What is 32/1 + 5/10?

This is how to add

32
1
+
5
10

Step 1

Now we need to make our denominators match.

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
+
5
10

Step 2

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

320 + 5 = 325

So the answer is:

325
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...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 3...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 5...

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 5? Yes! So we reduce it:

325
10
÷ 5 =
65
2

Let's try dividing by that again...

No good. 5 is larger than 2. So we're done reducing.

There you have it! Here's the final answer to 32/1 + 5/10

32
1
+
5
10
=
65
2
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