Add 1/42 and 15/8
1st number: 1/42, 2nd number: 1 7/8
1/42 + 15/8 is 319/168.
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,
1/42 = 1 × 4/42 × 4 = 4/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
15/8 = 15 × 21/8 × 21 = 315/168 - Add the two like fractions:
4/168 + 315/168 = 4 + 315/168 = 319/168 - So, 1/42 + 15/8 = 319/168
In mixed form: 1151/168
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