Add 32/9 and 3/42
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 3/42
32/9 + 3/42 is 457/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
32/9 = 32 × 14/9 × 14 = 448/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126 - Add the two like fractions:
448/126 + 9/126 = 448 + 9/126 = 457/126 - So, 32/9 + 3/42 = 457/126
In mixed form: 379/126
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