Add 32/6 and 98/40, Solve 5 2/6 + 2 18/40 as a fraction

Add 32/6 and 98/40

1^st number: 5 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

32/6 + 98/40 is 467/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
32/6 = 32 × 20/6 × 20 = 640/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
98/40 = 98 × 3/40 × 3 = 294/120
Add the two like fractions:
640/120 + 294/120 = 640 + 294/120 = 934/120
934/120 simplified gives 467/60
So, 32/6 + 98/40 = 467/60
In mixed form: 747/60

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