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Add 12/42 and 4/32

12/42 + 4/32 is 23/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    12/42 = 12 × 16/42 × 16 = 192/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    4/32 = 4 × 21/32 × 21 = 84/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/672 + 84/672 = 192 + 84/672 = 276/672
  5. 276/672 simplified gives 23/56
  6. So, 12/42 + 4/32 = 23/56

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