Add 42/28 and 42/40
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 1 2/40
42/28 + 42/40 is 51/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
42/28 = 42 × 10/28 × 10 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280 - Add the two like fractions:
420/280 + 294/280 = 420 + 294/280 = 714/280 - 714/280 simplified gives 51/20
- So, 42/28 + 42/40 = 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20
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