Add 42/40 and 6/32, Solve 1 2/40 + 6/32 as a fraction

Add 42/40 and 6/32

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 6/32

42/40 + 6/32 is 99/80.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
42/40 = 42 × 4/40 × 4 = 168/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
Add the two like fractions:
168/160 + 30/160 = 168 + 30/160 = 198/160
198/160 simplified gives 99/80
So, 42/40 + 6/32 = 99/80
In mixed form: 119/80

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