Add 40/42 and 21/28
40/42 + 21/28 is 143/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
40/42 = 40 × 2/42 × 2 = 80/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
21/28 = 21 × 3/28 × 3 = 63/84 - Add the two like fractions:
80/84 + 63/84 = 80 + 63/84 = 143/84 - So, 40/42 + 21/28 = 143/84
In mixed form: 159/84
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