Add 32/36 and 45/42
1st number: 32/36, 2nd number: 1 3/42
32/36 + 45/42 is 247/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
32/36 = 32 × 7/36 × 7 = 224/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
45/42 = 45 × 6/42 × 6 = 270/252 - Add the two like fractions:
224/252 + 270/252 = 224 + 270/252 = 494/252 - 494/252 simplified gives 247/126
- So, 32/36 + 45/42 = 247/126
In mixed form: 1121/126
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