Add 3/32 and 54/42, Solve 3/32 + 1 12/42 as a fraction

Add 3/32 and 54/42

1^st number: 3/32, 2^nd number: 1 12/42

3/32 + 54/42 is 309/224.

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,
3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
54/42 = 54 × 16/42 × 16 = 864/672
Add the two like fractions:
63/672 + 864/672 = 63 + 864/672 = 927/672
927/672 simplified gives 309/224
So, 3/32 + 54/42 = 309/224
In mixed form: 185/224

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