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Add 35/42 and 25/8

1st number: 35/42, 2nd number: 3 1/8

35/42 + 25/8 is 95/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    35/42 = 35 × 4/42 × 4 = 140/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    25/8 = 25 × 21/8 × 21 = 525/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/168 + 525/168 = 140 + 525/168 = 665/168
  5. 665/168 simplified gives 95/24
  6. So, 35/42 + 25/8 = 95/24
    In mixed form: 323/24

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