Add 42/32 and 2/35
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 2/35
42/32 + 2/35 is 767/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
42/32 = 42 × 35/32 × 35 = 1470/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
2/35 = 2 × 32/35 × 32 = 64/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/1120 + 64/1120 = 1470 + 64/1120 = 1534/1120 - 1534/1120 simplified gives 767/560
- So, 42/32 + 2/35 = 767/560
In mixed form: 1207/560
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