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Add 1/40 and 2/42

1/40 + 2/42 is 61/840.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    1/40 = 1 × 21/40 × 21 = 21/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
    2/42 = 2 × 20/42 × 20 = 40/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/840 + 40/840 = 21 + 40/840 = 61/840
  5. So, 1/40 + 2/42 = 61/840

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