Add 40/42 and 16/21
40/42 + 16/21 is 12/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
40/42 = 40 × 1/42 × 1 = 40/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
16/21 = 16 × 2/21 × 2 = 32/42 - Add the two like fractions:
40/42 + 32/42 = 40 + 32/42 = 72/42 - 72/42 simplified gives 12/7
- So, 40/42 + 16/21 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7
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