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Add 2/42 and 1/32

2/42 + 1/32 is 53/672.

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,
    2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/672 + 21/672 = 32 + 21/672 = 53/672
  5. So, 2/42 + 1/32 = 53/672

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