Add 1/36 and 42/32, Solve 1/36 + 1 10/32 as a fraction

Add 1/36 and 42/32

1^st number: 1/36, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

1/36 + 42/32 is 193/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
1/36 = 1 × 8/36 × 8 = 8/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
Add the two like fractions:
8/288 + 378/288 = 8 + 378/288 = 386/288
386/288 simplified gives 193/144
So, 1/36 + 42/32 = 193/144
In mixed form: 149/144

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