Add 56/32 and 98/42, Solve 1 24/32 + 2 14/42 as a fraction

Add 56/32 and 98/42

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

56/32 + 98/42 is 49/12.

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,
56/32 = 56 × 21/32 × 21 = 1176/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
98/42 = 98 × 16/42 × 16 = 1568/672
Add the two like fractions:
1176/672 + 1568/672 = 1176 + 1568/672 = 2744/672
2744/672 simplified gives 49/12
So, 56/32 + 98/42 = 49/12
In mixed form: 41/12

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