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Add 42/8 and 18/7

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 2 4/7

42/8 + 18/7 is 219/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 7 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    42/8 = 42 × 7/8 × 7 = 294/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
    18/7 = 18 × 8/7 × 8 = 144/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/56 + 144/56 = 294 + 144/56 = 438/56
  5. 438/56 simplified gives 219/28
  6. So, 42/8 + 18/7 = 219/28
    In mixed form: 723/28

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