Add 32/42 and 9/8, Solve 32/42 + 1 1/8 as a fraction

Add 32/42 and 9/8

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

32/42 + 9/8 is 317/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
32/42 = 32 × 4/42 × 4 = 128/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
9/8 = 9 × 21/8 × 21 = 189/168
Add the two like fractions:
128/168 + 189/168 = 128 + 189/168 = 317/168
So, 32/42 + 9/8 = 317/168
In mixed form: 1149/168

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