Add 4/2 and 42/32
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1 10/32
4/2 + 42/32 is 53/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
4/2 = 4 × 16/2 × 16 = 64/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32 - Add the two like fractions:
64/32 + 42/32 = 64 + 42/32 = 106/32 - 106/32 simplified gives 53/16
- So, 4/2 + 42/32 = 53/16
In mixed form: 35/16
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