Add 42/32 and 27/6, Solve 1 10/32 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 27/6

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

42/32 + 27/6 is 93/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
27/6 = 27 × 16/6 × 16 = 432/96
Add the two like fractions:
126/96 + 432/96 = 126 + 432/96 = 558/96
558/96 simplified gives 93/16
So, 42/32 + 27/6 = 93/16
In mixed form: 513/16

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