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Add 10/40 and 50/42

1st number: 10/40, 2nd number: 1 8/42

10/40 + 50/42 is 121/84.

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,
    10/40 = 10 × 21/40 × 21 = 210/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
    50/42 = 50 × 20/42 × 20 = 1000/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/840 + 1000/840 = 210 + 1000/840 = 1210/840
  5. 1210/840 simplified gives 121/84
  6. So, 10/40 + 50/42 = 121/84
    In mixed form: 137/84

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