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Add 42/40 and 35/12

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 2 11/12

42/40 + 35/12 is 119/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 12 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
    35/12 = 35 × 10/12 × 10 = 350/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/120 + 350/120 = 126 + 350/120 = 476/120
  5. 476/120 simplified gives 119/30
  6. So, 42/40 + 35/12 = 119/30
    In mixed form: 329/30

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