Add 6/40 and 3/42
6/40 + 3/42 is 31/140.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 21/40 × 21 = 126/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
3/42 = 3 × 20/42 × 20 = 60/840 - Add the two like fractions:
126/840 + 60/840 = 126 + 60/840 = 186/840 - 186/840 simplified gives 31/140
- So, 6/40 + 3/42 = 31/140
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