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Add 9/32 and 7/42

9/32 + 7/42 is 43/96.

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,
    9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    7/42 = 7 × 16/42 × 16 = 112/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/672 + 112/672 = 189 + 112/672 = 301/672
  5. 301/672 simplified gives 43/96
  6. So, 9/32 + 7/42 = 43/96

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