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Add 42/28 and 42/32

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 1 10/32

42/28 + 42/32 is 45/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    42/28 = 42 × 8/28 × 8 = 336/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    42/32 = 42 × 7/32 × 7 = 294/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/224 + 294/224 = 336 + 294/224 = 630/224
  5. 630/224 simplified gives 45/16
  6. So, 42/28 + 42/32 = 45/16
    In mixed form: 213/16

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