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Add 42/40 and 30/32

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 30/32

42/40 + 30/32 is 159/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    42/40 = 42 × 4/40 × 4 = 168/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/160 + 150/160 = 168 + 150/160 = 318/160
  5. 318/160 simplified gives 159/80
  6. So, 42/40 + 30/32 = 159/80
    In mixed form: 179/80

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