Add 42/8 and 25/6, Solve 5 2/8 + 4 1/6 as a fraction

Add 42/8 and 25/6

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

42/8 + 25/6 is 113/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
42/8 = 42 × 3/8 × 3 = 126/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
25/6 = 25 × 4/6 × 4 = 100/24
Add the two like fractions:
126/24 + 100/24 = 126 + 100/24 = 226/24
226/24 simplified gives 113/12
So, 42/8 + 25/6 = 113/12
In mixed form: 95/12

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