Add 10/42 and 3/40
10/42 + 3/40 is 263/840.
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,
10/42 = 10 × 20/42 × 20 = 200/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
3/40 = 3 × 21/40 × 21 = 63/840 - Add the two like fractions:
200/840 + 63/840 = 200 + 63/840 = 263/840 - So, 10/42 + 3/40 = 263/840
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