Add 25/32 and 4/42
25/32 + 4/42 is 589/672.
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,
25/32 = 25 × 21/32 × 21 = 525/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
4/42 = 4 × 16/42 × 16 = 64/672 - Add the two like fractions:
525/672 + 64/672 = 525 + 64/672 = 589/672 - So, 25/32 + 4/42 = 589/672
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