Add 42/12 and 42/32
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 10/32
42/12 + 42/32 is 77/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
42/12 = 42 × 8/12 × 8 = 336/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96 - Add the two like fractions:
336/96 + 126/96 = 336 + 126/96 = 462/96 - 462/96 simplified gives 77/16
- So, 42/12 + 42/32 = 77/16
In mixed form: 413/16
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