Add 63/8 and 6/42, Solve 7 7/8 + 6/42 as a fraction

Add 63/8 and 6/42

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 6/42

63/8 + 6/42 is 449/56.

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,
63/8 = 63 × 21/8 × 21 = 1323/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168
Add the two like fractions:
1323/168 + 24/168 = 1323 + 24/168 = 1347/168
1347/168 simplified gives 449/56
So, 63/8 + 6/42 = 449/56
In mixed form: 81/56

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