Add 35/8 and 30/42, Solve 4 3/8 + 30/42 as a fraction

Add 35/8 and 30/42

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 30/42

35/8 + 30/42 is 285/56.

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,
30/42 = 30 × 4/42 × 4 = 120/168
Add the two like fractions:
735/168 + 120/168 = 735 + 120/168 = 855/168
855/168 simplified gives 285/56
So, 35/8 + 30/42 = 285/56
In mixed form: 55/56

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