Add 5/32 and 70/42, Solve 5/32 + 1 28/42 as a fraction

Add 5/32 and 70/42

1^st number: 5/32, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

5/32 + 70/42 is 175/96.

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,
70/42 = 70 × 16/42 × 16 = 1120/672
Add the two like fractions:
105/672 + 1120/672 = 105 + 1120/672 = 1225/672
1225/672 simplified gives 175/96
So, 5/32 + 70/42 = 175/96
In mixed form: 179/96

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