Add 32/8 and 2/42
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 2/42
32/8 + 2/42 is 85/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
672/168 + 8/168 = 672 + 8/168 = 680/168 - 680/168 simplified gives 85/21
- So, 32/8 + 2/42 = 85/21
In mixed form: 41/21
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