Add 42/32 and 8/75, Solve 1 10/32 + 8/75 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 8/75

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 8/75

42/32 + 8/75 is 1703/1200.

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,
8/75 = 8 × 32/75 × 32 = 256/2400
Add the two like fractions:
3150/2400 + 256/2400 = 3150 + 256/2400 = 3406/2400
3406/2400 simplified gives 1703/1200
So, 42/32 + 8/75 = 1703/1200
In mixed form: 1503/1200

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