Add 8/42 and 2/49
8/42 + 2/49 is 34/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
8/42 = 8 × 7/42 × 7 = 56/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
2/49 = 2 × 6/49 × 6 = 12/294 - Add the two like fractions:
56/294 + 12/294 = 56 + 12/294 = 68/294 - 68/294 simplified gives 34/147
- So, 8/42 + 2/49 = 34/147
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