Add 6/42 and 45/8, Solve 6/42 + 5 5/8 as a fraction

Add 6/42 and 45/8

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

6/42 + 45/8 is 323/56.

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,
45/8 = 45 × 21/8 × 21 = 945/168
Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 945/168 = 24 + 945/168 = 969/168
969/168 simplified gives 323/56
So, 6/42 + 45/8 = 323/56
In mixed form: 543/56

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