Add 10/49 and 42/32, Solve 10/49 + 1 10/32 as a fraction

Add 10/49 and 42/32

1^st number: 10/49, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

10/49 + 42/32 is 1189/784.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
10/49 = 10 × 32/49 × 32 = 320/1568
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
42/32 = 42 × 49/32 × 49 = 2058/1568
Add the two like fractions:
320/1568 + 2058/1568 = 320 + 2058/1568 = 2378/1568
2378/1568 simplified gives 1189/784
So, 10/49 + 42/32 = 1189/784
In mixed form: 1405/784

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