Add 4/42 and 2/40
4/42 + 2/40 is 61/420.
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,
4/42 = 4 × 20/42 × 20 = 80/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
2/40 = 2 × 21/40 × 21 = 42/840 - Add the two like fractions:
80/840 + 42/840 = 80 + 42/840 = 122/840 - 122/840 simplified gives 61/420
- So, 4/42 + 2/40 = 61/420
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