Add 35/32 and 42/5
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 8 2/5
35/32 + 42/5 is 1519/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
42/5 = 42 × 32/5 × 32 = 1344/160 - Add the two like fractions:
175/160 + 1344/160 = 175 + 1344/160 = 1519/160 - So, 35/32 + 42/5 = 1519/160
In mixed form: 979/160
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