Add 30/8 and 10/42, Solve 3 6/8 + 10/42 as a fraction

Add 30/8 and 10/42

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 10/42

30/8 + 10/42 is 335/84.

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,
30/8 = 30 × 21/8 × 21 = 630/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168
Add the two like fractions:
630/168 + 40/168 = 630 + 40/168 = 670/168
670/168 simplified gives 335/84
So, 30/8 + 10/42 = 335/84
In mixed form: 383/84

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