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Add 7/42 and 15/8

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

7/42 + 15/8 is 49/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    7/42 = 7 × 4/42 × 4 = 28/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    15/8 = 15 × 21/8 × 21 = 315/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/168 + 315/168 = 28 + 315/168 = 343/168
  5. 343/168 simplified gives 49/24
  6. So, 7/42 + 15/8 = 49/24
    In mixed form: 21/24

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