Add 42/32 and 40/75, Solve 1 10/32 + 40/75 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 40/75

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 40/75

42/32 + 40/75 is 443/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
42/32 = 42 × 75/32 × 75 = 3150/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
40/75 = 40 × 32/75 × 32 = 1280/2400
Add the two like fractions:
3150/2400 + 1280/2400 = 3150 + 1280/2400 = 4430/2400
4430/2400 simplified gives 443/240
So, 42/32 + 40/75 = 443/240
In mixed form: 1203/240

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