Add 9/32 and 7/42
9/32 + 7/42 is 43/96.
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,
7/42 = 7 × 16/42 × 16 = 112/672 - Add the two like fractions:
189/672 + 112/672 = 189 + 112/672 = 301/672 - 301/672 simplified gives 43/96
- So, 9/32 + 7/42 = 43/96
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