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Add 8/42 and 5/8

8/42 + 5/8 is 137/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    8/42 = 8 × 4/42 × 4 = 32/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    5/8 = 5 × 21/8 × 21 = 105/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/168 + 105/168 = 32 + 105/168 = 137/168
  5. So, 8/42 + 5/8 = 137/168

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