Add 49/42 and 1/32, Solve 1 7/42 + 1/32 as a fraction

Add 49/42 and 1/32

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 1/32

49/42 + 1/32 is 115/96.

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,
49/42 = 49 × 16/42 × 16 = 784/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672
Add the two like fractions:
784/672 + 21/672 = 784 + 21/672 = 805/672
805/672 simplified gives 115/96
So, 49/42 + 1/32 = 115/96
In mixed form: 119/96

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