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Add 8/6 and 42/7

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 6 0/7

8/6 + 42/7 is 22/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    8/6 = 8 × 7/6 × 7 = 56/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    42/7 = 42 × 6/7 × 6 = 252/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/42 + 252/42 = 56 + 252/42 = 308/42
  5. 308/42 simplified gives 22/3
  6. So, 8/6 + 42/7 = 22/3
    In mixed form: 71/3

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