Add 42/32 and 35/42
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 35/42
42/32 + 35/42 is 103/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
42/32 = 42 × 21/32 × 21 = 882/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
35/42 = 35 × 16/42 × 16 = 560/672 - Add the two like fractions:
882/672 + 560/672 = 882 + 560/672 = 1442/672 - 1442/672 simplified gives 103/48
- So, 42/32 + 35/42 = 103/48
In mixed form: 27/48
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