Add 6/48 and 42/32, Solve 6/48 + 1 10/32 as a fraction

Add 6/48 and 42/32

1^st number: 6/48, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

6/48 + 42/32 is 23/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
6/48 = 6 × 2/48 × 2 = 12/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
Add the two like fractions:
12/96 + 126/96 = 12 + 126/96 = 138/96
138/96 simplified gives 23/16
So, 6/48 + 42/32 = 23/16
In mixed form: 17/16

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