Add 32/8 and 18/42, Solve 4 0/8 + 18/42 as a fraction

Add 32/8 and 18/42

1^st number: 4 0/8, 2^nd number: 18/42

32/8 + 18/42 is 31/7.

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,
32/8 = 32 × 21/8 × 21 = 672/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
18/42 = 18 × 4/42 × 4 = 72/168
Add the two like fractions:
672/168 + 72/168 = 672 + 72/168 = 744/168
744/168 simplified gives 31/7
So, 32/8 + 18/42 = 31/7
In mixed form: 43/7

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