Add 6/32 and 8/42, Solve 6/32 + 8/42 as a fraction

Add 6/32 and 8/42

6/32 + 8/42 is 127/336.

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,
6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
8/42 = 8 × 16/42 × 16 = 128/672
Add the two like fractions:
126/672 + 128/672 = 126 + 128/672 = 254/672
254/672 simplified gives 127/336
So, 6/32 + 8/42 = 127/336

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