Add 32/42 and 63/32
1st number: 32/42, 2nd number: 1 31/32
32/42 + 63/32 is 1835/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
32/42 = 32 × 16/42 × 16 = 512/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
63/32 = 63 × 21/32 × 21 = 1323/672 - Add the two like fractions:
512/672 + 1323/672 = 512 + 1323/672 = 1835/672 - So, 32/42 + 63/32 = 1835/672
In mixed form: 2491/672
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