Add 42/63 and 3/32
42/63 + 3/32 is 73/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
3/32 = 3 × 63/32 × 63 = 189/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/2016 + 189/2016 = 1344 + 189/2016 = 1533/2016 - 1533/2016 simplified gives 73/96
- So, 42/63 + 3/32 = 73/96
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