Add 42/9 and 3/32
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 3/32
42/9 + 3/32 is 457/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/288 + 27/288 = 1344 + 27/288 = 1371/288 - 1371/288 simplified gives 457/96
- So, 42/9 + 3/32 = 457/96
In mixed form: 473/96
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