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Add 63/8 and 35/42

1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 35/42

63/8 + 35/42 is 209/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    63/8 = 63 × 21/8 × 21 = 1323/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    35/42 = 35 × 4/42 × 4 = 140/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/168 + 140/168 = 1323 + 140/168 = 1463/168
  5. 1463/168 simplified gives 209/24
  6. So, 63/8 + 35/42 = 209/24
    In mixed form: 817/24

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