Add 42/32 and 21/54, Solve 1 10/32 + 21/54 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 21/54

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 21/54

42/32 + 21/54 is 245/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 54 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
42/32 = 42 × 27/32 × 27 = 1134/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
21/54 = 21 × 16/54 × 16 = 336/864
Add the two like fractions:
1134/864 + 336/864 = 1134 + 336/864 = 1470/864
1470/864 simplified gives 245/144
So, 42/32 + 21/54 = 245/144
In mixed form: 1101/144

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