Add 25/8 and 7/42
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 7/42
25/8 + 7/42 is 79/24.
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,
25/8 = 25 × 21/8 × 21 = 525/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
7/42 = 7 × 4/42 × 4 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
525/168 + 28/168 = 525 + 28/168 = 553/168 - 553/168 simplified gives 79/24
- So, 25/8 + 7/42 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24
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