Add 27/8 and 3/42, Solve 3 3/8 + 3/42 as a fraction

Add 27/8 and 3/42

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

27/8 + 3/42 is 193/56.

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,
27/8 = 27 × 21/8 × 21 = 567/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168
Add the two like fractions:
567/168 + 12/168 = 567 + 12/168 = 579/168
579/168 simplified gives 193/56
So, 27/8 + 3/42 = 193/56
In mixed form: 325/56

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