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Add 42/7 and 10/40

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 10/40

42/7 + 10/40 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    42/7 = 42 × 40/7 × 40 = 1680/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/280 + 70/280 = 1680 + 70/280 = 1750/280
  5. 1750/280 simplified gives 25/4
  6. So, 42/7 + 10/40 = 25/4
    In mixed form: 61/4

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