Add 5/42 and 14/32
5/42 + 14/32 is 187/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
5/42 = 5 × 16/42 × 16 = 80/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
14/32 = 14 × 21/32 × 21 = 294/672 - Add the two like fractions:
80/672 + 294/672 = 80 + 294/672 = 374/672 - 374/672 simplified gives 187/336
- So, 5/42 + 14/32 = 187/336
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