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Add 42/18 and 30/40

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 30/40

42/18 + 30/40 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    42/18 = 42 × 20/18 × 20 = 840/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/360 + 270/360 = 840 + 270/360 = 1110/360
  5. 1110/360 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 42/18 + 30/40 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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