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Add 84/5 and 42/32

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 1 10/32

84/5 + 42/32 is 1449/80.

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,
    84/5 = 84 × 32/5 × 32 = 2688/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/160 + 210/160 = 2688 + 210/160 = 2898/160
  5. 2898/160 simplified gives 1449/80
  6. So, 84/5 + 42/32 = 1449/80
    In mixed form: 189/80

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