Add 24/32 and 42/5, Solve 24/32 + 8 2/5 as a fraction

Add 24/32 and 42/5

1^st number: 24/32, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

24/32 + 42/5 is 183/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
24/32 = 24 × 5/32 × 5 = 120/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
42/5 = 42 × 32/5 × 32 = 1344/160
Add the two like fractions:
120/160 + 1344/160 = 120 + 1344/160 = 1464/160
1464/160 simplified gives 183/20
So, 24/32 + 42/5 = 183/20
In mixed form: 93/20

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