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Add 7/3 and 40/42

1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 40/42

7/3 + 40/42 is 23/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    7/3 = 7 × 14/3 × 14 = 98/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    40/42 = 40 × 1/42 × 1 = 40/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/42 + 40/42 = 98 + 40/42 = 138/42
  5. 138/42 simplified gives 23/7
  6. So, 7/3 + 40/42 = 23/7
    In mixed form: 32/7

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