Add 8/42 and 4/5
8/42 + 4/5 is 104/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
4/5 = 4 × 42/5 × 42 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
40/210 + 168/210 = 40 + 168/210 = 208/210 - 208/210 simplified gives 104/105
- So, 8/42 + 4/5 = 104/105
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