Add 42/32 and 50/18, Solve 1 10/32 + 2 14/18 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 50/18

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

42/32 + 50/18 is 589/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 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 18 × 16 = 288,
50/18 = 50 × 16/18 × 16 = 800/288
Add the two like fractions:
378/288 + 800/288 = 378 + 800/288 = 1178/288
1178/288 simplified gives 589/144
So, 42/32 + 50/18 = 589/144
In mixed form: 413/144

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