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Add 4/42 and 12/40

4/42 + 12/40 is 83/210.

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,
    4/42 = 4 × 20/42 × 20 = 80/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    12/40 = 12 × 21/40 × 21 = 252/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/840 + 252/840 = 80 + 252/840 = 332/840
  5. 332/840 simplified gives 83/210
  6. So, 4/42 + 12/40 = 83/210

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