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Add 28/42 and 2/40

28/42 + 2/40 is 43/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
    28/42 = 28 × 20/42 × 20 = 560/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    2/40 = 2 × 21/40 × 21 = 42/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/840 + 42/840 = 560 + 42/840 = 602/840
  5. 602/840 simplified gives 43/60
  6. So, 28/42 + 2/40 = 43/60

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