Add 14/42 and 32/35
14/42 + 32/35 is 131/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
32/35 = 32 × 6/35 × 6 = 192/210 - Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 192/210 = 70 + 192/210 = 262/210 - 262/210 simplified gives 131/105
- So, 14/42 + 32/35 = 131/105
In mixed form: 126/105
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