Add 42/7 and 3/32, Solve 6 0/7 + 3/32 as a fraction

Add 42/7 and 3/32

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 3/32

42/7 + 3/32 is 195/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
42/7 = 42 × 32/7 × 32 = 1344/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224
Add the two like fractions:
1344/224 + 21/224 = 1344 + 21/224 = 1365/224
1365/224 simplified gives 195/32
So, 42/7 + 3/32 = 195/32
In mixed form: 63/32

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