Add 30/42 and 1/8
30/42 + 1/8 is 47/56.
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,
30/42 = 30 × 4/42 × 4 = 120/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
1/8 = 1 × 21/8 × 21 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
120/168 + 21/168 = 120 + 21/168 = 141/168 - 141/168 simplified gives 47/56
- So, 30/42 + 1/8 = 47/56
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