Add 42/32 and 21/9, Solve 1 10/32 + 2 3/9 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 21/9

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

42/32 + 21/9 is 175/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
21/9 = 21 × 32/9 × 32 = 672/288
Add the two like fractions:
378/288 + 672/288 = 378 + 672/288 = 1050/288
1050/288 simplified gives 175/48
So, 42/32 + 21/9 = 175/48
In mixed form: 331/48

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