Add 35/42 and 10/32
35/42 + 10/32 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
35/42 = 35 × 16/42 × 16 = 560/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
10/32 = 10 × 21/32 × 21 = 210/672 - Add the two like fractions:
560/672 + 210/672 = 560 + 210/672 = 770/672 - 770/672 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 35/42 + 10/32 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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