Add 72/32 and 14/42, Solve 2 8/32 + 14/42 as a fraction

Add 72/32 and 14/42

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 14/42

72/32 + 14/42 is 31/12.

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,
72/32 = 72 × 21/32 × 21 = 1512/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
14/42 = 14 × 16/42 × 16 = 224/672
Add the two like fractions:
1512/672 + 224/672 = 1512 + 224/672 = 1736/672
1736/672 simplified gives 31/12
So, 72/32 + 14/42 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12

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