Add 1/42 and 24/40
1/42 + 24/40 is 131/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
1/42 = 1 × 20/42 × 20 = 20/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
24/40 = 24 × 21/40 × 21 = 504/840 - Add the two like fractions:
20/840 + 504/840 = 20 + 504/840 = 524/840 - 524/840 simplified gives 131/210
- So, 1/42 + 24/40 = 131/210
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