Add 4/42 and 18/8, Solve 4/42 + 2 2/8 as a fraction

Add 4/42 and 18/8

1^st number: 4/42, 2^nd number: 2 2/8

4/42 + 18/8 is 197/84.

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,
4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
18/8 = 18 × 21/8 × 21 = 378/168
Add the two like fractions:
16/168 + 378/168 = 16 + 378/168 = 394/168
394/168 simplified gives 197/84
So, 4/42 + 18/8 = 197/84
In mixed form: 229/84

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