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Add 7/32 and 2/42

7/32 + 2/42 is 179/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    7/32 = 7 × 21/32 × 21 = 147/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/672 + 32/672 = 147 + 32/672 = 179/672
  5. So, 7/32 + 2/42 = 179/672

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