Add 32/42 and 3/5
32/42 + 3/5 is 143/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 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 5 × 42 = 210,
3/5 = 3 × 42/5 × 42 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
160/210 + 126/210 = 160 + 126/210 = 286/210 - 286/210 simplified gives 143/105
- So, 32/42 + 3/5 = 143/105
In mixed form: 138/105
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