Add 40/42 and 6/56
40/42 + 6/56 is 89/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
40/42 = 40 × 4/42 × 4 = 160/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Add the two like fractions:
160/168 + 18/168 = 160 + 18/168 = 178/168 - 178/168 simplified gives 89/84
- So, 40/42 + 6/56 = 89/84
In mixed form: 15/84
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