Add 24/8 and 2/42, Solve 3 0/8 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 24/8 and 2/42

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 2/42

24/8 + 2/42 is 64/21.

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,
24/8 = 24 × 21/8 × 21 = 504/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168
Add the two like fractions:
504/168 + 8/168 = 504 + 8/168 = 512/168
512/168 simplified gives 64/21
So, 24/8 + 2/42 = 64/21
In mixed form: 31/21

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