Add 96/32 and 42/5, Solve 3 0/32 + 8 2/5 as a fraction

Add 96/32 and 42/5

1^st number: 3 0/32, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

96/32 + 42/5 is 57/5.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
96/32 = 96 × 5/32 × 5 = 480/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
42/5 = 42 × 32/5 × 32 = 1344/160
Add the two like fractions:
480/160 + 1344/160 = 480 + 1344/160 = 1824/160
1824/160 simplified gives 57/5
So, 96/32 + 42/5 = 57/5
In mixed form: 112/5

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