Add 32/42 and 28/40
32/42 + 28/40 is 307/210.
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,
32/42 = 32 × 20/42 × 20 = 640/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
28/40 = 28 × 21/40 × 21 = 588/840 - Add the two like fractions:
640/840 + 588/840 = 640 + 588/840 = 1228/840 - 1228/840 simplified gives 307/210
- So, 32/42 + 28/40 = 307/210
In mixed form: 197/210
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