Add 8/3 and 42/56
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 42/56
8/3 + 42/56 is 41/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
8/3 = 8 × 56/3 × 56 = 448/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
448/168 + 126/168 = 448 + 126/168 = 574/168 - 574/168 simplified gives 41/12
- So, 8/3 + 42/56 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12
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