Add 49/8 and 2/42
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 2/42
49/8 + 2/42 is 1037/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
49/8 = 49 × 21/8 × 21 = 1029/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1029/168 + 8/168 = 1029 + 8/168 = 1037/168 - So, 49/8 + 2/42 = 1037/168
In mixed form: 629/168
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