Add 32/42 and 14/30
32/42 + 14/30 is 43/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
32/42 = 32 × 5/42 × 5 = 160/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Add the two like fractions:
160/210 + 98/210 = 160 + 98/210 = 258/210 - 258/210 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 32/42 + 14/30 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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