Add 32/42 and 42/48
32/42 + 42/48 is 275/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
32/42 = 32 × 8/42 × 8 = 256/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336 - Add the two like fractions:
256/336 + 294/336 = 256 + 294/336 = 550/336 - 550/336 simplified gives 275/168
- So, 32/42 + 42/48 = 275/168
In mixed form: 1107/168
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