Add 40/42 and 14/24
40/42 + 14/24 is 43/28.
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,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Add the two like fractions:
160/168 + 98/168 = 160 + 98/168 = 258/168 - 258/168 simplified gives 43/28
- So, 40/42 + 14/24 = 43/28
In mixed form: 115/28
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