Add 35/8 and 3/42
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 3/42
35/8 + 3/42 is 249/56.
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,
35/8 = 35 × 21/8 × 21 = 735/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168 - Add the two like fractions:
735/168 + 12/168 = 735 + 12/168 = 747/168 - 747/168 simplified gives 249/56
- So, 35/8 + 3/42 = 249/56
In mixed form: 425/56
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