Add 42/32 and 7/9
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 7/9
42/32 + 7/9 is 301/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288 - Add the two like fractions:
378/288 + 224/288 = 378 + 224/288 = 602/288 - 602/288 simplified gives 301/144
- So, 42/32 + 7/9 = 301/144
In mixed form: 213/144
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