Add 32/5 and 42/20
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 2 2/20
32/5 + 42/20 is 17/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
32/5 = 32 × 4/5 × 4 = 128/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
42/20 = 42 × 1/20 × 1 = 42/20 - Add the two like fractions:
128/20 + 42/20 = 128 + 42/20 = 170/20 - 170/20 simplified gives 17/2
- So, 32/5 + 42/20 = 17/2
In mixed form: 81/2
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