Add 40/42 and 5/28
40/42 + 5/28 is 95/84.
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,
5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84 - Add the two like fractions:
80/84 + 15/84 = 80 + 15/84 = 95/84 - So, 40/42 + 5/28 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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