Add 2/42 and 2/32
2/42 + 2/32 is 37/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672 - Add the two like fractions:
32/672 + 42/672 = 32 + 42/672 = 74/672 - 74/672 simplified gives 37/336
- So, 2/42 + 2/32 = 37/336
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