Add 2/42 and 72/40, Solve 2/42 + 1 32/40 as a fraction

Add 2/42 and 72/40

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

2/42 + 72/40 is 194/105.

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,
72/40 = 72 × 21/40 × 21 = 1512/840
Add the two like fractions:
40/840 + 1512/840 = 40 + 1512/840 = 1552/840
1552/840 simplified gives 194/105
So, 2/42 + 72/40 = 194/105
In mixed form: 189/105

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