Add 6/2 and 42/8
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 5 2/8
6/2 + 42/8 is 33/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
6/2 = 6 × 4/2 × 4 = 24/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
42/8 = 42 × 1/8 × 1 = 42/8 - Add the two like fractions:
24/8 + 42/8 = 24 + 42/8 = 66/8 - 66/8 simplified gives 33/4
- So, 6/2 + 42/8 = 33/4
In mixed form: 81/4
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