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Add 42/8 and 18/84

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 18/84

42/8 + 18/84 is 153/28.

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,
    18/84 = 18 × 2/84 × 2 = 36/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/168 + 36/168 = 882 + 36/168 = 918/168
  5. 918/168 simplified gives 153/28
  6. So, 42/8 + 18/84 = 153/28
    In mixed form: 513/28

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