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Add 6/4 and 8/42

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 8/42

6/4 + 8/42 is 71/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    6/4 = 6 × 21/4 × 21 = 126/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    8/42 = 8 × 2/42 × 2 = 16/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/84 + 16/84 = 126 + 16/84 = 142/84
  5. 142/84 simplified gives 71/42
  6. So, 6/4 + 8/42 = 71/42
    In mixed form: 129/42

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