Add 2/8 and 4/42
2/8 + 4/42 is 29/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/8 = 2 × 21/8 × 21 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 16/168 = 42 + 16/168 = 58/168 - 58/168 simplified gives 29/84
- So, 2/8 + 4/42 = 29/84
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