Add 24/32 and 3/42
24/32 + 3/42 is 23/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
24/32 = 24 × 21/32 × 21 = 504/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
3/42 = 3 × 16/42 × 16 = 48/672 - Add the two like fractions:
504/672 + 48/672 = 504 + 48/672 = 552/672 - 552/672 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 24/32 + 3/42 = 23/28
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