Add 2/32 and 42/7
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 6 0/7
2/32 + 42/7 is 97/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
42/7 = 42 × 32/7 × 32 = 1344/224 - Add the two like fractions:
14/224 + 1344/224 = 14 + 1344/224 = 1358/224 - 1358/224 simplified gives 97/16
- So, 2/32 + 42/7 = 97/16
In mixed form: 61/16
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