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Add 42/14 and 15/40

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 15/40

42/14 + 15/40 is 27/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    42/14 = 42 × 20/14 × 20 = 840/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/280 + 105/280 = 840 + 105/280 = 945/280
  5. 945/280 simplified gives 27/8
  6. So, 42/14 + 15/40 = 27/8
    In mixed form: 33/8

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