Add 40/42 and 15/18
40/42 + 15/18 is 25/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
40/42 = 40 × 3/42 × 3 = 120/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
15/18 = 15 × 7/18 × 7 = 105/126 - Add the two like fractions:
120/126 + 105/126 = 120 + 105/126 = 225/126 - 225/126 simplified gives 25/14
- So, 40/42 + 15/18 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14
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