Add 8/42 and 2/21
8/42 + 2/21 is 2/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
8/42 = 8 × 1/42 × 1 = 8/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
2/21 = 2 × 2/21 × 2 = 4/42 - Add the two like fractions:
8/42 + 4/42 = 8 + 4/42 = 12/42 - 12/42 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 8/42 + 2/21 = 2/7
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