Add 32/5 and 10/42, Solve 6 2/5 + 10/42 as a fraction

Add 32/5 and 10/42

1^st number: 6 2/5, 2^nd number: 10/42

32/5 + 10/42 is 697/105.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
32/5 = 32 × 42/5 × 42 = 1344/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210
Add the two like fractions:
1344/210 + 50/210 = 1344 + 50/210 = 1394/210
1394/210 simplified gives 697/105
So, 32/5 + 10/42 = 697/105
In mixed form: 667/105

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