Add 36/8 and 4/42, Solve 4 4/8 + 4/42 as a fraction

Add 36/8 and 4/42

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

36/8 + 4/42 is 193/42.

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,
36/8 = 36 × 21/8 × 21 = 756/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168
Add the two like fractions:
756/168 + 16/168 = 756 + 16/168 = 772/168
772/168 simplified gives 193/42
So, 36/8 + 4/42 = 193/42
In mixed form: 425/42

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad