Add 5/32 and 50/42, Solve 5/32 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 5/32 and 50/42

1^st number: 5/32, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

5/32 + 50/42 is 905/672.

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,
5/32 = 5 × 21/32 × 21 = 105/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
50/42 = 50 × 16/42 × 16 = 800/672
Add the two like fractions:
105/672 + 800/672 = 105 + 800/672 = 905/672
So, 5/32 + 50/42 = 905/672
In mixed form: 1233/672

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