Add 42/6 and 3/8
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 3/8
426 + 38 is 598.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
426 = 42 × 46 × 4 = 16824 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
38 = 3 × 38 × 3 = 924 - Add the two like fractions:
16824 + 924 = 168 + 924 = 17724 - 177/24 simplified gives 598
- So, 42/6 + 3/8 = 59/8
In mixed form: 738
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