Add 32/42 and 7/12
32/42 + 7/12 is 113/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
32/42 = 32 × 2/42 × 2 = 64/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
7/12 = 7 × 7/12 × 7 = 49/84 - Add the two like fractions:
64/84 + 49/84 = 64 + 49/84 = 113/84 - So, 32/42 + 7/12 = 113/84
In mixed form: 129/84
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