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Add 32/36 and 8/42

32/36 + 8/42 is 68/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    32/36 = 32 × 7/36 × 7 = 224/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
    8/42 = 8 × 6/42 × 6 = 48/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/252 + 48/252 = 224 + 48/252 = 272/252
  5. 272/252 simplified gives 68/63
  6. So, 32/36 + 8/42 = 68/63
    In mixed form: 15/63

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