Add 8/42 and 28/49
8/42 + 28/49 is 16/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
8/42 = 8 × 7/42 × 7 = 56/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
28/49 = 28 × 6/49 × 6 = 168/294 - Add the two like fractions:
56/294 + 168/294 = 56 + 168/294 = 224/294 - 224/294 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 8/42 + 28/49 = 16/21
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