Add 4/40 and 27/42
4/40 + 27/42 is 26/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
4/40 = 4 × 21/40 × 21 = 84/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
27/42 = 27 × 20/42 × 20 = 540/840 - Add the two like fractions:
84/840 + 540/840 = 84 + 540/840 = 624/840 - 624/840 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 4/40 + 27/42 = 26/35
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