Add 42/8 and 5/42, Solve 5 2/8 + 5/42 as a fraction

Add 42/8 and 5/42

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 5/42

42/8 + 5/42 is 451/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
42/8 = 42 × 21/8 × 21 = 882/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168
Add the two like fractions:
882/168 + 20/168 = 882 + 20/168 = 902/168
902/168 simplified gives 451/84
So, 42/8 + 5/42 = 451/84
In mixed form: 531/84

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