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Add 42/4 and 84/32

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 2 20/32

42/4 + 84/32 is 105/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    42/4 = 42 × 8/4 × 8 = 336/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    84/32 = 84 × 1/32 × 1 = 84/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/32 + 84/32 = 336 + 84/32 = 420/32
  5. 420/32 simplified gives 105/8
  6. So, 42/4 + 84/32 = 105/8
    In mixed form: 131/8

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