Add 12/40 and 4/42
12/40 + 4/42 is 83/210.
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,
12/40 = 12 × 21/40 × 21 = 252/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
4/42 = 4 × 20/42 × 20 = 80/840 - Add the two like fractions:
252/840 + 80/840 = 252 + 80/840 = 332/840 - 332/840 simplified gives 83/210
- So, 12/40 + 4/42 = 83/210
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