Add 42/49 and 2/8
42/49 + 2/8 is 31/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
42/49 = 42 × 8/49 × 8 = 336/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
2/8 = 2 × 49/8 × 49 = 98/392 - Add the two like fractions:
336/392 + 98/392 = 336 + 98/392 = 434/392 - 434/392 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 42/49 + 2/8 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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