Add 5/3 and 40/32, Solve 1 2/3 + 1 8/32 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 40/32

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 8/32

5/3 + 40/32 is 35/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
5/3 = 5 × 32/3 × 32 = 160/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
40/32 = 40 × 3/32 × 3 = 120/96
Add the two like fractions:
160/96 + 120/96 = 160 + 120/96 = 280/96
280/96 simplified gives 35/12
So, 5/3 + 40/32 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12

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