Add 6/32 and 9/42
6/32 + 9/42 is 45/112.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
9/42 = 9 × 16/42 × 16 = 144/672 - Add the two like fractions:
126/672 + 144/672 = 126 + 144/672 = 270/672 - 270/672 simplified gives 45/112
- So, 6/32 + 9/42 = 45/112
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