Add 21/8 and 9/42
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 9/42
21/8 + 9/42 is 159/56.
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,
21/8 = 21 × 21/8 × 21 = 441/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
9/42 = 9 × 4/42 × 4 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
441/168 + 36/168 = 441 + 36/168 = 477/168 - 477/168 simplified gives 159/56
- So, 21/8 + 9/42 = 159/56
In mixed form: 247/56
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