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Add 42/6 and 6/8

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 6/8

42/6 + 6/8 is 31/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    42/6 = 42 × 4/6 × 4 = 168/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/24 + 18/24 = 168 + 18/24 = 186/24
  5. 186/24 simplified gives 31/4
  6. So, 42/6 + 6/8 = 31/4
    In mixed form: 73/4

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