Add 5/42 and 40/56
5/42 + 40/56 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
40/56 = 40 × 3/56 × 3 = 120/168 - Add the two like fractions:
20/168 + 120/168 = 20 + 120/168 = 140/168 - 140/168 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 5/42 + 40/56 = 5/6
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