Add 1/42 and 8/4, Solve 1/42 + 2 0/4 as a fraction

Add 1/42 and 8/4

1^st number: 1/42, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

1/42 + 8/4 is 85/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 4 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
1/42 = 1 × 2/42 × 2 = 2/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
8/4 = 8 × 21/4 × 21 = 168/84
Add the two like fractions:
2/84 + 168/84 = 2 + 168/84 = 170/84
170/84 simplified gives 85/42
So, 1/42 + 8/4 = 85/42
In mixed form: 21/42

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