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Add 32/42 and 18/48

32/42 + 18/48 is 191/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    32/42 = 32 × 8/42 × 8 = 256/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/336 + 126/336 = 256 + 126/336 = 382/336
  5. 382/336 simplified gives 191/168
  6. So, 32/42 + 18/48 = 191/168
    In mixed form: 123/168

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