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Add 42/32 and 1/4

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 1/4

42/32 + 1/4 is 25/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 4 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    1/4 = 1 × 8/4 × 8 = 8/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/32 + 8/32 = 42 + 8/32 = 50/32
  5. 50/32 simplified gives 25/16
  6. So, 42/32 + 1/4 = 25/16
    In mixed form: 19/16

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