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Add 42/32 and 30/36

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 30/36

42/32 + 30/36 is 103/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    30/36 = 30 × 8/36 × 8 = 240/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/288 + 240/288 = 378 + 240/288 = 618/288
  5. 618/288 simplified gives 103/48
  6. So, 42/32 + 30/36 = 103/48
    In mixed form: 27/48

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