Add 42/5 and 9/32, Solve 8 2/5 + 9/32 as a fraction

Add 42/5 and 9/32

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 9/32

42/5 + 9/32 is 1389/160.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
42/5 = 42 × 32/5 × 32 = 1344/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160
Add the two like fractions:
1344/160 + 45/160 = 1344 + 45/160 = 1389/160
So, 42/5 + 9/32 = 1389/160
In mixed form: 8109/160

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