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Add 42/40 and 90/56

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 1 34/56

42/40 + 90/56 is 93/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 56 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 56 × 5 = 280,
    90/56 = 90 × 5/56 × 5 = 450/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/280 + 450/280 = 294 + 450/280 = 744/280
  5. 744/280 simplified gives 93/35
  6. So, 42/40 + 90/56 = 93/35
    In mixed form: 223/35

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