Add 42/32 and 18/49, Solve 1 10/32 + 18/49 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 18/49

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 18/49

42/32 + 18/49 is 1317/784.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
42/32 = 42 × 49/32 × 49 = 2058/1568
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
18/49 = 18 × 32/49 × 32 = 576/1568
Add the two like fractions:
2058/1568 + 576/1568 = 2058 + 576/1568 = 2634/1568
2634/1568 simplified gives 1317/784
So, 42/32 + 18/49 = 1317/784
In mixed form: 1533/784

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