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Add 24/40 and 28/42

24/40 + 28/42 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    24/40 = 24 × 21/40 × 21 = 504/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
    28/42 = 28 × 20/42 × 20 = 560/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/840 + 560/840 = 504 + 560/840 = 1064/840
  5. 1064/840 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 24/40 + 28/42 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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