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Add 42/8 and 42/32

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 1 10/32

42/8 + 42/32 is 105/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    42/8 = 42 × 4/8 × 4 = 168/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/32 + 42/32 = 168 + 42/32 = 210/32
  5. 210/32 simplified gives 105/16
  6. So, 42/8 + 42/32 = 105/16
    In mixed form: 69/16

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