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Add 4/42 and 9/8

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

4/42 + 9/8 is 205/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    9/8 = 9 × 21/8 × 21 = 189/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/168 + 189/168 = 16 + 189/168 = 205/168
  5. So, 4/42 + 9/8 = 205/168
    In mixed form: 137/168

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