Add 6/42 and 42/32
1st number: 6/42, 2nd number: 1 10/32
6/42 + 42/32 is 163/112.
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,
6/42 = 6 × 16/42 × 16 = 96/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
42/32 = 42 × 21/32 × 21 = 882/672 - Add the two like fractions:
96/672 + 882/672 = 96 + 882/672 = 978/672 - 978/672 simplified gives 163/112
- So, 6/42 + 42/32 = 163/112
In mixed form: 151/112
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