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Add 60/42 and 10/32

1st number: 1 18/42, 2nd number: 10/32

60/42 + 10/32 is 195/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    60/42 = 60 × 16/42 × 16 = 960/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    10/32 = 10 × 21/32 × 21 = 210/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/672 + 210/672 = 960 + 210/672 = 1170/672
  5. 1170/672 simplified gives 195/112
  6. So, 60/42 + 10/32 = 195/112
    In mixed form: 183/112

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