Add 42/84 and 3/32
42/84 + 3/32 is 19/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
42/84 = 42 × 8/84 × 8 = 336/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672 - Add the two like fractions:
336/672 + 63/672 = 336 + 63/672 = 399/672 - 399/672 simplified gives 19/32
- So, 42/84 + 3/32 = 19/32
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