Add 32/42 and 42/7
1st number: 32/42, 2nd number: 6 0/7
32/42 + 42/7 is 142/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
32/42 = 32 × 1/42 × 1 = 32/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
42/7 = 42 × 6/7 × 6 = 252/42 - Add the two like fractions:
32/42 + 252/42 = 32 + 252/42 = 284/42 - 284/42 simplified gives 142/21
- So, 32/42 + 42/7 = 142/21
In mixed form: 616/21
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