Add 48/8 and 25/42, Solve 6 0/8 + 25/42 as a fraction

Add 48/8 and 25/42

1^st number: 6 0/8, 2^nd number: 25/42

48/8 + 25/42 is 277/42.

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,
48/8 = 48 × 21/8 × 21 = 1008/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
25/42 = 25 × 4/42 × 4 = 100/168
Add the two like fractions:
1008/168 + 100/168 = 1008 + 100/168 = 1108/168
1108/168 simplified gives 277/42
So, 48/8 + 25/42 = 277/42
In mixed form: 625/42

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