Add 42/32 and 8/63, Solve 1 10/32 + 8/63 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 8/63

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 8/63

42/32 + 8/63 is 1451/1008.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
42/32 = 42 × 63/32 × 63 = 2646/2016
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
8/63 = 8 × 32/63 × 32 = 256/2016
Add the two like fractions:
2646/2016 + 256/2016 = 2646 + 256/2016 = 2902/2016
2902/2016 simplified gives 1451/1008
So, 42/32 + 8/63 = 1451/1008
In mixed form: 1443/1008

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