Add 3/2 and 8/42
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 8/42
32 + 842 is 7142.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
32 = 3 × 212 × 21 = 6342 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
842 = 8 × 142 × 1 = 842 - Add the two like fractions:
6342 + 842 = 63 + 842 = 7142 - So, 3/2 + 8/42 = 71/42
In mixed form: 12942
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