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Add 8/42 and 3/49

8/42 + 3/49 is 37/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    8/42 = 8 × 7/42 × 7 = 56/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    3/49 = 3 × 6/49 × 6 = 18/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/294 + 18/294 = 56 + 18/294 = 74/294
  5. 74/294 simplified gives 37/147
  6. So, 8/42 + 3/49 = 37/147

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