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Add 36/8 and 12/42

1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 12/42

36/8 + 12/42 is 67/14.

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,
    36/8 = 36 × 21/8 × 21 = 756/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    12/42 = 12 × 4/42 × 4 = 48/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/168 + 48/168 = 756 + 48/168 = 804/168
  5. 804/168 simplified gives 67/14
  6. So, 36/8 + 12/42 = 67/14
    In mixed form: 411/14

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