Add 48/42 and 4/32, Solve 1 6/42 + 4/32 as a fraction

Add 48/42 and 4/32

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 4/32

48/42 + 4/32 is 71/56.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
48/42 = 48 × 16/42 × 16 = 768/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
4/32 = 4 × 21/32 × 21 = 84/672
Add the two like fractions:
768/672 + 84/672 = 768 + 84/672 = 852/672
852/672 simplified gives 71/56
So, 48/42 + 4/32 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56

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