Add 1/32 and 42/8
1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 5 2/8
1/32 + 42/8 is 169/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
1/32 = 1 × 1/32 × 1 = 1/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
42/8 = 42 × 4/8 × 4 = 168/32 - Add the two like fractions:
1/32 + 168/32 = 1 + 168/32 = 169/32 - So, 1/32 + 42/8 = 169/32
In mixed form: 59/32
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