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Add 7/42 and 28/8

1st number: 7/42, 2nd number: 3 4/8

7/42 + 28/8 is 11/3.

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,
    28/8 = 28 × 21/8 × 21 = 588/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/168 + 588/168 = 28 + 588/168 = 616/168
  5. 616/168 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 7/42 + 28/8 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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