Add 32/20 and 2/42, Solve 1 12/20 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 32/20 and 2/42

1^st number: 1 12/20, 2^nd number: 2/42

32/20 + 2/42 is 173/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 42 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
32/20 = 32 × 21/20 × 21 = 672/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
2/42 = 2 × 10/42 × 10 = 20/420
Add the two like fractions:
672/420 + 20/420 = 672 + 20/420 = 692/420
692/420 simplified gives 173/105
So, 32/20 + 2/42 = 173/105
In mixed form: 168/105

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