Add 42/32 and 8/3
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 2 2/3
42/32 + 8/3 is 191/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 3 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
8/3 = 8 × 32/3 × 32 = 256/96 - Add the two like fractions:
126/96 + 256/96 = 126 + 256/96 = 382/96 - 382/96 simplified gives 191/48
- So, 42/32 + 8/3 = 191/48
In mixed form: 347/48
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