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Add 4/3 and 8/42

1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 8/42

4/3 + 8/42 is 32/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    4/3 = 4 × 14/3 × 14 = 56/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    8/42 = 8 × 1/42 × 1 = 8/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/42 + 8/42 = 56 + 8/42 = 64/42
  5. 64/42 simplified gives 32/21
  6. So, 4/3 + 8/42 = 32/21
    In mixed form: 111/21

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