Add 35/42 and 20/32
35/42 + 20/32 is 35/24.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 21/32 × 21 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
560/672 + 420/672 = 560 + 420/672 = 980/672 - 980/672 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 35/42 + 20/32 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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