Add 42/32 and 16/75
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 16/75
42/32 + 16/75 is 1831/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
42/32 = 42 × 75/32 × 75 = 3150/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
16/75 = 16 × 32/75 × 32 = 512/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/2400 + 512/2400 = 3150 + 512/2400 = 3662/2400 - 3662/2400 simplified gives 1831/1200
- So, 42/32 + 16/75 = 1831/1200
In mixed form: 1631/1200
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