Add 7/32 and 6/42
7/32 + 6/42 is 81/224.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 21/32 × 21 = 147/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
6/42 = 6 × 16/42 × 16 = 96/672 - Add the two like fractions:
147/672 + 96/672 = 147 + 96/672 = 243/672 - 243/672 simplified gives 81/224
- So, 7/32 + 6/42 = 81/224
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