Add 8/42 and 28/32
8/42 + 28/32 is 179/168.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 16/42 × 16 = 128/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
28/32 = 28 × 21/32 × 21 = 588/672 - Add the two like fractions:
128/672 + 588/672 = 128 + 588/672 = 716/672 - 716/672 simplified gives 179/168
- So, 8/42 + 28/32 = 179/168
In mixed form: 111/168
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