Add 32/4 and 42/72, Solve 8 0/4 + 42/72 as a fraction

Add 32/4 and 42/72

1^st number: 8 0/4, 2^nd number: 42/72

32/4 + 42/72 is 103/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
32/4 = 32 × 18/4 × 18 = 576/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72
Add the two like fractions:
576/72 + 42/72 = 576 + 42/72 = 618/72
618/72 simplified gives 103/12
So, 32/4 + 42/72 = 103/12
In mixed form: 87/12

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