Add 32/42 and 14/72
32/42 + 14/72 is 241/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
32/42 = 32 × 12/42 × 12 = 384/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504 - Add the two like fractions:
384/504 + 98/504 = 384 + 98/504 = 482/504 - 482/504 simplified gives 241/252
- So, 32/42 + 14/72 = 241/252
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