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Add 40/42 and 30/4

1st number: 40/42, 2nd number: 7 2/4

40/42 + 30/4 is 355/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 4 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    40/42 = 40 × 2/42 × 2 = 80/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    30/4 = 30 × 21/4 × 21 = 630/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/84 + 630/84 = 80 + 630/84 = 710/84
  5. 710/84 simplified gives 355/42
  6. So, 40/42 + 30/4 = 355/42
    In mixed form: 819/42

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