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Add 2/42 and 8/7

1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 1 1/7

2/42 + 8/7 is 25/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    8/7 = 8 × 6/7 × 6 = 48/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/42 + 48/42 = 2 + 48/42 = 50/42
  5. 50/42 simplified gives 25/21
  6. So, 2/42 + 8/7 = 25/21
    In mixed form: 14/21

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