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Add 42/8 and 6/28

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 6/28

42/8 + 6/28 is 153/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 28 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 28 × 2 = 56,
    6/28 = 6 × 2/28 × 2 = 12/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/56 + 12/56 = 294 + 12/56 = 306/56
  5. 306/56 simplified gives 153/28
  6. So, 42/8 + 6/28 = 153/28
    In mixed form: 513/28

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