Add 32/8 and 42/72
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 42/72
32/8 + 42/72 is 55/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
32/8 = 32 × 9/8 × 9 = 288/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 42/72 = 288 + 42/72 = 330/72 - 330/72 simplified gives 55/12
- So, 32/8 + 42/72 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12
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