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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    42/32 = 42 × 75/32 × 75 = 3150/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    16/75 = 16 × 32/75 × 32 = 512/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/2400 + 512/2400 = 3150 + 512/2400 = 3662/2400
  5. 3662/2400 simplified gives 1831/1200
  6. So, 42/32 + 16/75 = 1831/1200
    In mixed form: 1631/1200

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