Add 10/42 and 42/8, Solve 10/42 + 5 2/8 as a fraction

Add 10/42 and 42/8

1^st number: 10/42, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

10/42 + 42/8 is 461/84.

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,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
42/8 = 42 × 21/8 × 21 = 882/168
Add the two like fractions:
40/168 + 882/168 = 40 + 882/168 = 922/168
922/168 simplified gives 461/84
So, 10/42 + 42/8 = 461/84
In mixed form: 541/84

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