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Add 54/42 and 70/40

1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 1 30/40

54/42 + 70/40 is 85/28.

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,
    54/42 = 54 × 20/42 × 20 = 1080/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    70/40 = 70 × 21/40 × 21 = 1470/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/840 + 1470/840 = 1080 + 1470/840 = 2550/840
  5. 2550/840 simplified gives 85/28
  6. So, 54/42 + 70/40 = 85/28
    In mixed form: 31/28

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