Add 56/8 and 98/42, Solve 7 0/8 + 2 14/42 as a fraction

Add 56/8 and 98/42

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

56/8 + 98/42 is 28/3.

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,
56/8 = 56 × 21/8 × 21 = 1176/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
98/42 = 98 × 4/42 × 4 = 392/168
Add the two like fractions:
1176/168 + 392/168 = 1176 + 392/168 = 1568/168
1568/168 simplified gives 28/3
So, 56/8 + 98/42 = 28/3
In mixed form: 91/3

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