Add 7/5 and 2/32, Solve 1 2/5 + 2/32 as a fraction

Add 7/5 and 2/32

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

7/5 + 2/32 is 117/80.

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,
7/5 = 7 × 32/5 × 32 = 224/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160
Add the two like fractions:
224/160 + 10/160 = 224 + 10/160 = 234/160
234/160 simplified gives 117/80
So, 7/5 + 2/32 = 117/80
In mixed form: 137/80

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