Add 6/42 and 42/8
1st number: 6/42, 2nd number: 5 2/8
6/42 + 42/8 is 151/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
42/8 = 42 × 21/8 × 21 = 882/168 - Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 882/168 = 24 + 882/168 = 906/168 - 906/168 simplified gives 151/28
- So, 6/42 + 42/8 = 151/28
In mixed form: 511/28
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