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Add 42/10 and 90/32

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 2 26/32

42/10 + 90/32 is 561/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    42/10 = 42 × 16/10 × 16 = 672/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    90/32 = 90 × 5/32 × 5 = 450/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/160 + 450/160 = 672 + 450/160 = 1122/160
  5. 1122/160 simplified gives 561/80
  6. So, 42/10 + 90/32 = 561/80
    In mixed form: 71/80

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