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

Add 6/32 and 42/40

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

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

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

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

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