Add 32/42 and 14/24
32/42 + 14/24 is 113/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
32/42 = 32 × 4/42 × 4 = 128/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Add the two like fractions:
128/168 + 98/168 = 128 + 98/168 = 226/168 - 226/168 simplified gives 113/84
- So, 32/42 + 14/24 = 113/84
In mixed form: 129/84
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