Add 42/32 and 14/10, Solve 1 10/32 + 1 4/10 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 14/10

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

42/32 + 14/10 is 217/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
14/10 = 14 × 16/10 × 16 = 224/160
Add the two like fractions:
210/160 + 224/160 = 210 + 224/160 = 434/160
434/160 simplified gives 217/80
So, 42/32 + 14/10 = 217/80
In mixed form: 257/80

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