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Add 42/5 and 54/32

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 22/32

42/5 + 54/32 is 807/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    42/5 = 42 × 32/5 × 32 = 1344/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    54/32 = 54 × 5/32 × 5 = 270/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/160 + 270/160 = 1344 + 270/160 = 1614/160
  5. 1614/160 simplified gives 807/80
  6. So, 42/5 + 54/32 = 807/80
    In mixed form: 107/80

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