Add 40/42 and 10/24
40/42 + 10/24 is 115/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
40/42 = 40 × 4/42 × 4 = 160/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
160/168 + 70/168 = 160 + 70/168 = 230/168 - 230/168 simplified gives 115/84
- So, 40/42 + 10/24 = 115/84
In mixed form: 131/84
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