Add 4/40 and 16/42
4/40 + 16/42 is 101/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
4/40 = 4 × 21/40 × 21 = 84/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
16/42 = 16 × 20/42 × 20 = 320/840 - Add the two like fractions:
84/840 + 320/840 = 84 + 320/840 = 404/840 - 404/840 simplified gives 101/210
- So, 4/40 + 16/42 = 101/210
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