Add 2/42 and 36/8, Solve 2/42 + 4 4/8 as a fraction

Add 2/42 and 36/8

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 4 4/8

2/42 + 36/8 is 191/42.

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,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
36/8 = 36 × 21/8 × 21 = 756/168
Add the two like fractions:
8/168 + 756/168 = 8 + 756/168 = 764/168
764/168 simplified gives 191/42
So, 2/42 + 36/8 = 191/42
In mixed form: 423/42

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