Add 42/72 and 2/8
42/72 + 2/8 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
42/72 + 18/72 = 42 + 18/72 = 60/72 - 60/72 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 42/72 + 2/8 = 5/6
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