Add 3/42 and 2/32
3/42 + 2/32 is 15/112.
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,
3/42 = 3 × 16/42 × 16 = 48/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672 - Add the two like fractions:
48/672 + 42/672 = 48 + 42/672 = 90/672 - 90/672 simplified gives 15/112
- So, 3/42 + 2/32 = 15/112
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