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Add 6/8 and 42/32

1st number: 6/8, 2nd number: 1 10/32

6/8 + 42/32 is 33/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    6/8 = 6 × 4/8 × 4 = 24/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/32 + 42/32 = 24 + 42/32 = 66/32
  5. 66/32 simplified gives 33/16
  6. So, 6/8 + 42/32 = 33/16
    In mixed form: 21/16

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