Add 40/42 and 16/80
40/42 + 16/80 is 121/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
40/42 = 40 × 40/42 × 40 = 1600/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
16/80 = 16 × 21/80 × 21 = 336/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/1680 + 336/1680 = 1600 + 336/1680 = 1936/1680 - 1936/1680 simplified gives 121/105
- So, 40/42 + 16/80 = 121/105
In mixed form: 116/105
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