Add 42/32 and 9/84, Solve 1 10/32 + 9/84 as a fraction

Add 42/32 and 9/84

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 9/84

42/32 + 9/84 is 159/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
42/32 = 42 × 21/32 × 21 = 882/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
9/84 = 9 × 8/84 × 8 = 72/672
Add the two like fractions:
882/672 + 72/672 = 882 + 72/672 = 954/672
954/672 simplified gives 159/112
So, 42/32 + 9/84 = 159/112
In mixed form: 147/112

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