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Add 42/3 and 2/32

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

42/3 + 2/32 is 225/16.

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,
    2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/96 + 6/96 = 1344 + 6/96 = 1350/96
  5. 1350/96 simplified gives 225/16
  6. So, 42/3 + 2/32 = 225/16
    In mixed form: 141/16

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