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Add 42/32 and 24/63

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 24/63

42/32 + 24/63 is 569/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    42/32 = 42 × 63/32 × 63 = 2646/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    24/63 = 24 × 32/63 × 32 = 768/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/2016 + 768/2016 = 2646 + 768/2016 = 3414/2016
  5. 3414/2016 simplified gives 569/336
  6. So, 42/32 + 24/63 = 569/336
    In mixed form: 1233/336

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