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Add 32/8 and 4/42

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

32/8 + 4/42 is 86/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    32/8 = 32 × 21/8 × 21 = 672/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/168 + 16/168 = 672 + 16/168 = 688/168
  5. 688/168 simplified gives 86/21
  6. So, 32/8 + 4/42 = 86/21
    In mixed form: 42/21

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