Add 10/42 and 8/32
10/42 + 8/32 is 41/84.
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,
10/42 = 10 × 16/42 × 16 = 160/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
8/32 = 8 × 21/32 × 21 = 168/672 - Add the two like fractions:
160/672 + 168/672 = 160 + 168/672 = 328/672 - 328/672 simplified gives 41/84
- So, 10/42 + 8/32 = 41/84
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