Add 3/42 and 16/8
1st number: 3/42, 2nd number: 2 0/8
3/42 + 16/8 is 29/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
16/8 = 16 × 21/8 × 21 = 336/168 - Add the two like fractions:
12/168 + 336/168 = 12 + 336/168 = 348/168 - 348/168 simplified gives 29/14
- So, 3/42 + 16/8 = 29/14
In mixed form: 21/14
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