Add 40/8 and 2/42, Solve 5 0/8 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 40/8 and 2/42

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

40/8 + 2/42 is 106/21.

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,
40/8 = 40 × 21/8 × 21 = 840/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168
Add the two like fractions:
840/168 + 8/168 = 840 + 8/168 = 848/168
848/168 simplified gives 106/21
So, 40/8 + 2/42 = 106/21
In mixed form: 51/21

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