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Add 72/8 and 14/42

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 14/42

72/8 + 14/42 is 28/3.

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,
    72/8 = 72 × 21/8 × 21 = 1512/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    14/42 = 14 × 4/42 × 4 = 56/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/168 + 56/168 = 1512 + 56/168 = 1568/168
  5. 1568/168 simplified gives 28/3
  6. So, 72/8 + 14/42 = 28/3
    In mixed form: 91/3

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