Add 1/42 and 14/8, Solve 1/42 + 1 6/8 as a fraction

Add 1/42 and 14/8

1^st number: 1/42, 2^nd number: 1 6/8

1/42 + 14/8 is 149/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
1/42 = 1 × 4/42 × 4 = 4/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
14/8 = 14 × 21/8 × 21 = 294/168
Add the two like fractions:
4/168 + 294/168 = 4 + 294/168 = 298/168
298/168 simplified gives 149/84
So, 1/42 + 14/8 = 149/84
In mixed form: 165/84

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