Add 32/42 and 14/5, Solve 32/42 + 2 4/5 as a fraction

Add 32/42 and 14/5

1^st number: 32/42, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

32/42 + 14/5 is 374/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
32/42 = 32 × 5/42 × 5 = 160/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
14/5 = 14 × 42/5 × 42 = 588/210
Add the two like fractions:
160/210 + 588/210 = 160 + 588/210 = 748/210
748/210 simplified gives 374/105
So, 32/42 + 14/5 = 374/105
In mixed form: 359/105

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