Add 3/42 and 2/8
3/42 + 2/8 is 9/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
2/8 = 2 × 21/8 × 21 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
12/168 + 42/168 = 12 + 42/168 = 54/168 - 54/168 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 3/42 + 2/8 = 9/28
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