Add 14/42 and 35/32, Solve 14/42 + 1 3/32 as a fraction

Add 14/42 and 35/32

1^st number: 14/42, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

14/42 + 35/32 is 137/96.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
14/42 = 14 × 16/42 × 16 = 224/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
35/32 = 35 × 21/32 × 21 = 735/672
Add the two like fractions:
224/672 + 735/672 = 224 + 735/672 = 959/672
959/672 simplified gives 137/96
So, 14/42 + 35/32 = 137/96
In mixed form: 141/96

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