Add 60/32 and 30/42, Solve 1 28/32 + 30/42 as a fraction

Add 60/32 and 30/42

1^st number: 1 28/32, 2^nd number: 30/42

60/32 + 30/42 is 145/56.

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,
60/32 = 60 × 21/32 × 21 = 1260/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
30/42 = 30 × 16/42 × 16 = 480/672
Add the two like fractions:
1260/672 + 480/672 = 1260 + 480/672 = 1740/672
1740/672 simplified gives 145/56
So, 60/32 + 30/42 = 145/56
In mixed form: 233/56

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