Add 4/32 and 42/18, Solve 4/32 + 2 6/18 as a fraction

Add 4/32 and 42/18

1^st number: 4/32, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

4/32 + 42/18 is 59/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
42/18 = 42 × 16/18 × 16 = 672/288
Add the two like fractions:
36/288 + 672/288 = 36 + 672/288 = 708/288
708/288 simplified gives 59/24
So, 4/32 + 42/18 = 59/24
In mixed form: 211/24

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