Add 1/32 and 56/42, Solve 1/32 + 1 14/42 as a fraction

Add 1/32 and 56/42

1^st number: 1/32, 2^nd number: 1 14/42

1/32 + 56/42 is 131/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
56/42 = 56 × 16/42 × 16 = 896/672
Add the two like fractions:
21/672 + 896/672 = 21 + 896/672 = 917/672
917/672 simplified gives 131/96
So, 1/32 + 56/42 = 131/96
In mixed form: 135/96

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