Add 6/8 and 32/42
6/8 + 32/42 is 127/84.
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,
6/8 = 6 × 21/8 × 21 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
32/42 = 32 × 4/42 × 4 = 128/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 128/168 = 126 + 128/168 = 254/168 - 254/168 simplified gives 127/84
- So, 6/8 + 32/42 = 127/84
In mixed form: 143/84
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