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Add 40/42 and 2/5

40/42 + 2/5 is 142/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 5 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    40/42 = 40 × 5/42 × 5 = 200/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    2/5 = 2 × 42/5 × 42 = 84/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/210 + 84/210 = 200 + 84/210 = 284/210
  5. 284/210 simplified gives 142/105
  6. So, 40/42 + 2/5 = 142/105
    In mixed form: 137/105

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