Add 56/32 and 1/42
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 1/42
56/32 + 1/42 is 149/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
56/32 = 56 × 21/32 × 21 = 1176/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
1/42 = 1 × 16/42 × 16 = 16/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/672 + 16/672 = 1176 + 16/672 = 1192/672 - 1192/672 simplified gives 149/84
- So, 56/32 + 1/42 = 149/84
In mixed form: 165/84
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