Add 2/40 and 98/42, Solve 2/40 + 2 14/42 as a fraction

Add 2/40 and 98/42

1^st number: 2/40, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

2/40 + 98/42 is 143/60.

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,
2/40 = 2 × 21/40 × 21 = 42/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
98/42 = 98 × 20/42 × 20 = 1960/840
Add the two like fractions:
42/840 + 1960/840 = 42 + 1960/840 = 2002/840
2002/840 simplified gives 143/60
So, 2/40 + 98/42 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60

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