Add 6/4 and 42/32, Solve 1 2/4 + 1 10/32 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 42/32

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

6/4 + 42/32 is 45/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
6/4 = 6 × 8/4 × 8 = 48/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32
Add the two like fractions:
48/32 + 42/32 = 48 + 42/32 = 90/32
90/32 simplified gives 45/16
So, 6/4 + 42/32 = 45/16
In mixed form: 213/16

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