Add 1/32 and 21/42
1/32 + 21/42 is 17/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
21/42 = 21 × 16/42 × 16 = 336/672 - Add the two like fractions:
21/672 + 336/672 = 21 + 336/672 = 357/672 - 357/672 simplified gives 17/32
- So, 1/32 + 21/42 = 17/32
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