Add 15/42 and 6/40
15/42 + 6/40 is 71/140.
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,
15/42 = 15 × 20/42 × 20 = 300/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
6/40 = 6 × 21/40 × 21 = 126/840 - Add the two like fractions:
300/840 + 126/840 = 300 + 126/840 = 426/840 - 426/840 simplified gives 71/140
- So, 15/42 + 6/40 = 71/140
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