Add 42/49 and 1/40
42/49 + 1/40 is 247/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
42/49 = 42 × 40/49 × 40 = 1680/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
1/40 = 1 × 49/40 × 49 = 49/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/1960 + 49/1960 = 1680 + 49/1960 = 1729/1960 - 1729/1960 simplified gives 247/280
- So, 42/49 + 1/40 = 247/280
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