Add 21/42 and 2/32
21/42 + 2/32 is 9/16.
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,
21/42 = 21 × 16/42 × 16 = 336/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672 - Add the two like fractions:
336/672 + 42/672 = 336 + 42/672 = 378/672 - 378/672 simplified gives 9/16
- So, 21/42 + 2/32 = 9/16
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