Add 9/32 and 4/42
9/32 + 4/42 is 253/672.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
4/42 = 4 × 16/42 × 16 = 64/672 - Add the two like fractions:
189/672 + 64/672 = 189 + 64/672 = 253/672 - So, 9/32 + 4/42 = 253/672
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