Add 81/42 and 9/32, Solve 1 39/42 + 9/32 as a fraction

Add 81/42 and 9/32

1^st number: 1 39/42, 2^nd number: 9/32

81/42 + 9/32 is 495/224.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
81/42 = 81 × 16/42 × 16 = 1296/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672
Add the two like fractions:
1296/672 + 189/672 = 1296 + 189/672 = 1485/672
1485/672 simplified gives 495/224
So, 81/42 + 9/32 = 495/224
In mixed form: 247/224

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