Add 42/32 and 25/10, Solve 1 10/32 + 2 5/10 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 25/10

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

42/32 + 25/10 is 61/16.

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,
25/10 = 25 × 16/10 × 16 = 400/160
Add the two like fractions:
210/160 + 400/160 = 210 + 400/160 = 610/160
610/160 simplified gives 61/16
So, 42/32 + 25/10 = 61/16
In mixed form: 313/16

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