Add 32/42 and 72/48
1st number: 32/42, 2nd number: 1 24/48
32/42 + 72/48 is 95/42.
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,
72/48 = 72 × 7/48 × 7 = 504/336 - Add the two like fractions:
256/336 + 504/336 = 256 + 504/336 = 760/336 - 760/336 simplified gives 95/42
- So, 32/42 + 72/48 = 95/42
In mixed form: 211/42
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