Add 42/32 and 20/10
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 2 0/10
42/32 + 20/10 is 53/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
20/10 = 20 × 16/10 × 16 = 320/160 - Add the two like fractions:
210/160 + 320/160 = 210 + 320/160 = 530/160 - 530/160 simplified gives 53/16
- So, 42/32 + 20/10 = 53/16
In mixed form: 35/16
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