Add 35/32 and 14/42
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 14/42
35/32 + 14/42 is 137/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
35/32 = 35 × 21/32 × 21 = 735/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
14/42 = 14 × 16/42 × 16 = 224/672 - Add the two like fractions:
735/672 + 224/672 = 735 + 224/672 = 959/672 - 959/672 simplified gives 137/96
- So, 35/32 + 14/42 = 137/96
In mixed form: 141/96
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