Add 4/8 and 2/42
4/8 + 2/42 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/8 = 4 × 21/8 × 21 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 8/168 = 84 + 8/168 = 92/168 - 92/168 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 4/8 + 2/42 = 23/42
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