Add 40/3 and 42/32, Solve 13 1/3 + 1 10/32 as a fraction

Add 40/3 and 42/32

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

40/3 + 42/32 is 703/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
40/3 = 40 × 32/3 × 32 = 1280/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
Add the two like fractions:
1280/96 + 126/96 = 1280 + 126/96 = 1406/96
1406/96 simplified gives 703/48
So, 40/3 + 42/32 = 703/48
In mixed form: 1431/48

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