Add 40/42 and 2/20
40/42 + 2/20 is 221/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
40/42 = 40 × 10/42 × 10 = 400/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
2/20 = 2 × 21/20 × 21 = 42/420 - Add the two like fractions:
400/420 + 42/420 = 400 + 42/420 = 442/420 - 442/420 simplified gives 221/210
- So, 40/42 + 2/20 = 221/210
In mixed form: 111/210
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