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Add 40/8 and 1/42

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 1/42

40/8 + 1/42 is 211/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    40/8 = 40 × 21/8 × 21 = 840/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    1/42 = 1 × 4/42 × 4 = 4/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/168 + 4/168 = 840 + 4/168 = 844/168
  5. 844/168 simplified gives 211/42
  6. So, 40/8 + 1/42 = 211/42
    In mixed form: 51/42

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