Add 32/18 and 3/42
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 3/42
32/18 + 3/42 is 233/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
32/18 = 32 × 7/18 × 7 = 224/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126 - Add the two like fractions:
224/126 + 9/126 = 224 + 9/126 = 233/126 - So, 32/18 + 3/42 = 233/126
In mixed form: 1107/126
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