Add 42/21 and 2/32
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 2/32
42/21 + 2/32 is 33/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
42/21 = 42 × 32/21 × 32 = 1344/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/672 + 42/672 = 1344 + 42/672 = 1386/672 - 1386/672 simplified gives 33/16
- So, 42/21 + 2/32 = 33/16
In mixed form: 21/16
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