Add 42/49 and 3/8
42/49 + 3/8 is 69/56.
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,
3/8 = 3 × 49/8 × 49 = 147/392 - Add the two like fractions:
336/392 + 147/392 = 336 + 147/392 = 483/392 - 483/392 simplified gives 69/56
- So, 42/49 + 3/8 = 69/56
In mixed form: 113/56
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