Add 15/32 and 50/42, Solve 15/32 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 15/32 and 50/42

1^st number: 15/32, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

15/32 + 50/42 is 1115/672.

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,
15/32 = 15 × 21/32 × 21 = 315/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
50/42 = 50 × 16/42 × 16 = 800/672
Add the two like fractions:
315/672 + 800/672 = 315 + 800/672 = 1115/672
So, 15/32 + 50/42 = 1115/672
In mixed form: 1443/672

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