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Add 5/32 and 10/42

5/32 + 10/42 is 265/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 42 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    5/32 = 5 × 21/32 × 21 = 105/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    10/42 = 10 × 16/42 × 16 = 160/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/672 + 160/672 = 105 + 160/672 = 265/672
  5. So, 5/32 + 10/42 = 265/672

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