Add 32/5 and 10/84, Solve 6 2/5 + 10/84 as a fraction

Add 32/5 and 10/84

1^st number: 6 2/5, 2^nd number: 10/84

32/5 + 10/84 is 1369/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
32/5 = 32 × 84/5 × 84 = 2688/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420
Add the two like fractions:
2688/420 + 50/420 = 2688 + 50/420 = 2738/420
2738/420 simplified gives 1369/210
So, 32/5 + 10/84 = 1369/210
In mixed form: 6109/210

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