Add 15/42 and 14/32
15/42 + 14/32 is 89/112.
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,
15/42 = 15 × 16/42 × 16 = 240/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
14/32 = 14 × 21/32 × 21 = 294/672 - Add the two like fractions:
240/672 + 294/672 = 240 + 294/672 = 534/672 - 534/672 simplified gives 89/112
- So, 15/42 + 14/32 = 89/112
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