Add 40/15 and 8/42
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 8/42
40/15 + 8/42 is 20/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
40/15 = 40 × 14/15 × 14 = 560/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Add the two like fractions:
560/210 + 40/210 = 560 + 40/210 = 600/210 - 600/210 simplified gives 20/7
- So, 40/15 + 8/42 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7
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