Add 2/42 and 16/40
2/42 + 16/40 is 47/105.
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,
2/42 = 2 × 20/42 × 20 = 40/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
16/40 = 16 × 21/40 × 21 = 336/840 - Add the two like fractions:
40/840 + 336/840 = 40 + 336/840 = 376/840 - 376/840 simplified gives 47/105
- So, 2/42 + 16/40 = 47/105
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