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Add 42/40 and 9/7

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 1 2/7

42/40 + 9/7 is 327/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 7 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    9/7 = 9 × 40/7 × 40 = 360/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/280 + 360/280 = 294 + 360/280 = 654/280
  5. 654/280 simplified gives 327/140
  6. So, 42/40 + 9/7 = 327/140
    In mixed form: 247/140

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