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Add 42/8 and 15/84

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 15/84

42/8 + 15/84 is 38/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    42/8 = 42 × 21/8 × 21 = 882/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    15/84 = 15 × 2/84 × 2 = 30/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/168 + 30/168 = 882 + 30/168 = 912/168
  5. 912/168 simplified gives 38/7
  6. So, 42/8 + 15/84 = 38/7
    In mixed form: 53/7

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