Add 42/6 and 18/40
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 18/40
42/6 + 18/40 is 149/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
42/6 = 42 × 20/6 × 20 = 840/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
18/40 = 18 × 3/40 × 3 = 54/120 - Add the two like fractions:
840/120 + 54/120 = 840 + 54/120 = 894/120 - 894/120 simplified gives 149/20
- So, 42/6 + 18/40 = 149/20
In mixed form: 79/20
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