Add 4/10 and 42/32, Solve 4/10 + 1 10/32 as a fraction

Add 4/10 and 42/32

1^st number: 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

4/10 + 42/32 is 137/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
4/10 = 4 × 16/10 × 16 = 64/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
Add the two like fractions:
64/160 + 210/160 = 64 + 210/160 = 274/160
274/160 simplified gives 137/80
So, 4/10 + 42/32 = 137/80
In mixed form: 157/80

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