Add 35/8 and 28/42, Solve 4 3/8 + 28/42 as a fraction

Add 35/8 and 28/42

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 28/42

35/8 + 28/42 is 121/24.

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,
35/8 = 35 × 21/8 × 21 = 735/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
28/42 = 28 × 4/42 × 4 = 112/168
Add the two like fractions:
735/168 + 112/168 = 735 + 112/168 = 847/168
847/168 simplified gives 121/24
So, 35/8 + 28/42 = 121/24
In mixed form: 51/24

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