Add 42/32 and 7/35, Solve 1 10/32 + 7/35 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 7/35

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 7/35

42/32 + 7/35 is 121/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
42/32 = 42 × 35/32 × 35 = 1470/1120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
7/35 = 7 × 32/35 × 32 = 224/1120
Add the two like fractions:
1470/1120 + 224/1120 = 1470 + 224/1120 = 1694/1120
1694/1120 simplified gives 121/80
So, 42/32 + 7/35 = 121/80
In mixed form: 141/80

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