Add 25/42 and 6/32
25/42 + 6/32 is 263/336.
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,
25/42 = 25 × 16/42 × 16 = 400/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672 - Add the two like fractions:
400/672 + 126/672 = 400 + 126/672 = 526/672 - 526/672 simplified gives 263/336
- So, 25/42 + 6/32 = 263/336
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