Add 10/8 and 20/42, Solve 1 2/8 + 20/42 as a fraction

Add 10/8 and 20/42

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 20/42

10/8 + 20/42 is 145/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
10/8 = 10 × 21/8 × 21 = 210/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
20/42 = 20 × 4/42 × 4 = 80/168
Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 80/168 = 210 + 80/168 = 290/168
290/168 simplified gives 145/84
So, 10/8 + 20/42 = 145/84
In mixed form: 161/84

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