Add 30/9 and 42/32, Solve 3 3/9 + 1 10/32 as a fraction

Add 30/9 and 42/32

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

30/9 + 42/32 is 223/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
30/9 = 30 × 32/9 × 32 = 960/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
Add the two like fractions:
960/288 + 378/288 = 960 + 378/288 = 1338/288
1338/288 simplified gives 223/48
So, 30/9 + 42/32 = 223/48
In mixed form: 431/48

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