Add 8/5 and 42/49
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 42/49
8/5 + 42/49 is 86/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
8/5 = 8 × 49/5 × 49 = 392/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
42/49 = 42 × 5/49 × 5 = 210/245 - Add the two like fractions:
392/245 + 210/245 = 392 + 210/245 = 602/245 - 602/245 simplified gives 86/35
- So, 8/5 + 42/49 = 86/35
In mixed form: 216/35
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