Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 3/42 and 2/32

3/42 + 2/32 is 15/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    3/42 = 3 × 16/42 × 16 = 48/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/672 + 42/672 = 48 + 42/672 = 90/672
  5. 90/672 simplified gives 15/112
  6. So, 3/42 + 2/32 = 15/112

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com