Add 8/32 and 42/72
8/32 + 42/72 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
42/72 = 42 × 4/72 × 4 = 168/288 - Add the two like fractions:
72/288 + 168/288 = 72 + 168/288 = 240/288 - 240/288 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 8/32 + 42/72 = 5/6
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