Add 7/8 and 14/42
7/8 + 14/42 is 29/24.
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,
7/8 = 7 × 21/8 × 21 = 147/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
14/42 = 14 × 4/42 × 4 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
147/168 + 56/168 = 147 + 56/168 = 203/168 - 203/168 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 7/8 + 14/42 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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