Add 32/42 and 5/6
32/42 + 5/6 is 67/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
32/42 = 32 × 1/42 × 1 = 32/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
5/6 = 5 × 7/6 × 7 = 35/42 - Add the two like fractions:
32/42 + 35/42 = 32 + 35/42 = 67/42 - So, 32/42 + 5/6 = 67/42
In mixed form: 125/42
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