Add 42/14 and 40/49, Solve 3 0/14 + 40/49 as a fraction

Add 42/14 and 40/49

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 40/49

42/14 + 40/49 is 187/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
42/14 = 42 × 7/14 × 7 = 294/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
40/49 = 40 × 2/49 × 2 = 80/98
Add the two like fractions:
294/98 + 80/98 = 294 + 80/98 = 374/98
374/98 simplified gives 187/49
So, 42/14 + 40/49 = 187/49
In mixed form: 340/49

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