Add 32/5 and 42/8
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 5 2/8
32/5 + 42/8 is 233/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
32/5 = 32 × 8/5 × 8 = 256/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
42/8 = 42 × 5/8 × 5 = 210/40 - Add the two like fractions:
256/40 + 210/40 = 256 + 210/40 = 466/40 - 466/40 simplified gives 233/20
- So, 32/5 + 42/8 = 233/20
In mixed form: 1113/20
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