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Add 12/42 and 18/8

1st number: 12/42, 2nd number: 2 2/8

12/42 + 18/8 is 71/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    12/42 = 12 × 4/42 × 4 = 48/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    18/8 = 18 × 21/8 × 21 = 378/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/168 + 378/168 = 48 + 378/168 = 426/168
  5. 426/168 simplified gives 71/28
  6. So, 12/42 + 18/8 = 71/28
    In mixed form: 215/28

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