Add 6/5 and 42/32
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 1 10/32
6/5 + 42/32 is 201/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
6/5 = 6 × 32/5 × 32 = 192/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160 - Add the two like fractions:
192/160 + 210/160 = 192 + 210/160 = 402/160 - 402/160 simplified gives 201/80
- So, 6/5 + 42/32 = 201/80
In mixed form: 241/80
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