Add 4/8 and 42/56
4/8 + 42/56 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
4/8 = 4 × 7/8 × 7 = 28/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56 - Add the two like fractions:
28/56 + 42/56 = 28 + 42/56 = 70/56 - 70/56 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 4/8 + 42/56 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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