Add 32/42 and 5/40
32/42 + 5/40 is 149/168.
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,
5/40 = 5 × 21/40 × 21 = 105/840 - Add the two like fractions:
640/840 + 105/840 = 640 + 105/840 = 745/840 - 745/840 simplified gives 149/168
- So, 32/42 + 5/40 = 149/168
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