Add 32/42 and 1/75
32/42 + 1/75 is 407/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
32/42 = 32 × 25/42 × 25 = 800/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
1/75 = 1 × 14/75 × 14 = 14/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
800/1050 + 14/1050 = 800 + 14/1050 = 814/1050 - 814/1050 simplified gives 407/525
- So, 32/42 + 1/75 = 407/525
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