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Add 40/42 and 9/72

40/42 + 9/72 is 181/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
    40/42 = 40 × 12/42 × 12 = 480/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/504 + 63/504 = 480 + 63/504 = 543/504
  5. 543/504 simplified gives 181/168
  6. So, 40/42 + 9/72 = 181/168
    In mixed form: 113/168

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