Add 42/32 and 28/50, Solve 1 10/32 + 28/50 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 28/50

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 28/50

42/32 + 28/50 is 749/400.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
42/32 = 42 × 25/32 × 25 = 1050/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
28/50 = 28 × 16/50 × 16 = 448/800
Add the two like fractions:
1050/800 + 448/800 = 1050 + 448/800 = 1498/800
1498/800 simplified gives 749/400
So, 42/32 + 28/50 = 749/400
In mixed form: 1349/400

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