Add 32/4 and 8/42, Solve 8 0/4 + 8/42 as a fraction

Add 32/4 and 8/42

1^st number: 8 0/4, 2^nd number: 8/42

32/4 + 8/42 is 172/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
32/4 = 32 × 21/4 × 21 = 672/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
8/42 = 8 × 2/42 × 2 = 16/84
Add the two like fractions:
672/84 + 16/84 = 672 + 16/84 = 688/84
688/84 simplified gives 172/21
So, 32/4 + 8/42 = 172/21
In mixed form: 84/21

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