Add 48/32 and 4/42, Solve 1 16/32 + 4/42 as a fraction

Add 48/32 and 4/42

1^st number: 1 16/32, 2^nd number: 4/42

48/32 + 4/42 is 67/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
48/32 = 48 × 21/32 × 21 = 1008/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
4/42 = 4 × 16/42 × 16 = 64/672
Add the two like fractions:
1008/672 + 64/672 = 1008 + 64/672 = 1072/672
1072/672 simplified gives 67/42
So, 48/32 + 4/42 = 67/42
In mixed form: 125/42

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