Add 5/42 and 9/8
1st number: 5/42, 2nd number: 1 1/8
5/42 + 9/8 is 209/168.
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,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
9/8 = 9 × 21/8 × 21 = 189/168 - Add the two like fractions:
20/168 + 189/168 = 20 + 189/168 = 209/168 - So, 5/42 + 9/8 = 209/168
In mixed form: 141/168
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