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Add 8/28 and 6/42

8/28 + 6/42 is 3/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    6/42 = 6 × 2/42 × 2 = 12/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/84 + 12/84 = 24 + 12/84 = 36/84
  5. 36/84 simplified gives 3/7
  6. So, 8/28 + 6/42 = 3/7

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