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Add 49/42 and 1/40

1st number: 1 7/42, 2nd number: 1/40

49/42 + 1/40 is 143/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 40 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
    49/42 = 49 × 20/42 × 20 = 980/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    1/40 = 1 × 21/40 × 21 = 21/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/840 + 21/840 = 980 + 21/840 = 1001/840
  5. 1001/840 simplified gives 143/120
  6. So, 49/42 + 1/40 = 143/120
    In mixed form: 123/120

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