Add 8/3 and 42/49
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 42/49
8/3 + 42/49 is 74/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
8/3 = 8 × 49/3 × 49 = 392/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
42/49 = 42 × 3/49 × 3 = 126/147 - Add the two like fractions:
392/147 + 126/147 = 392 + 126/147 = 518/147 - 518/147 simplified gives 74/21
- So, 8/3 + 42/49 = 74/21
In mixed form: 311/21
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