Add 9/42 and 4/32
9/42 + 4/32 is 19/56.
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,
9/42 = 9 × 16/42 × 16 = 144/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
4/32 = 4 × 21/32 × 21 = 84/672 - Add the two like fractions:
144/672 + 84/672 = 144 + 84/672 = 228/672 - 228/672 simplified gives 19/56
- So, 9/42 + 4/32 = 19/56
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