Add 3/42 and 12/40
3/42 + 12/40 is 13/35.
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,
3/42 = 3 × 20/42 × 20 = 60/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
12/40 = 12 × 21/40 × 21 = 252/840 - Add the two like fractions:
60/840 + 252/840 = 60 + 252/840 = 312/840 - 312/840 simplified gives 13/35
- So, 3/42 + 12/40 = 13/35
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