Add 8/2 and 42/49
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 42/49
8/2 + 42/49 is 34/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
8/2 = 8 × 49/2 × 49 = 392/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
42/49 = 42 × 2/49 × 2 = 84/98 - Add the two like fractions:
392/98 + 84/98 = 392 + 84/98 = 476/98 - 476/98 simplified gives 34/7
- So, 8/2 + 42/49 = 34/7
In mixed form: 46/7
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