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Add 40/35 and 18/42

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 18/42

40/35 + 18/42 is 11/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    40/35 = 40 × 6/35 × 6 = 240/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/210 + 90/210 = 240 + 90/210 = 330/210
  5. 330/210 simplified gives 11/7
  6. So, 40/35 + 18/42 = 11/7
    In mixed form: 14/7

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