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Add 42/3 and 14/32

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 14/32

42/3 + 14/32 is 231/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    42/3 = 42 × 32/3 × 32 = 1344/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/96 + 42/96 = 1344 + 42/96 = 1386/96
  5. 1386/96 simplified gives 231/16
  6. So, 42/3 + 14/32 = 231/16
    In mixed form: 147/16

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