Add 42/40 and 4/3
1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 1 1/3
42/40 + 4/3 is 143/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
4/3 = 4 × 40/3 × 40 = 160/120 - Add the two like fractions:
126/120 + 160/120 = 126 + 160/120 = 286/120 - 286/120 simplified gives 143/60
- So, 42/40 + 4/3 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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