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Add 42/32 and 18/75

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 18/75

42/32 + 18/75 is 621/400.

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,
    18/75 = 18 × 32/75 × 32 = 576/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/2400 + 576/2400 = 3150 + 576/2400 = 3726/2400
  5. 3726/2400 simplified gives 621/400
  6. So, 42/32 + 18/75 = 621/400
    In mixed form: 1221/400

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