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Add 50/42 and 14/40

1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 14/40

50/42 + 14/40 is 647/420.

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,
    50/42 = 50 × 20/42 × 20 = 1000/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    14/40 = 14 × 21/40 × 21 = 294/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/840 + 294/840 = 1000 + 294/840 = 1294/840
  5. 1294/840 simplified gives 647/420
  6. So, 50/42 + 14/40 = 647/420
    In mixed form: 1227/420

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