Add 7/42 and 42/80
7/42 + 42/80 is 83/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
7/42 = 7 × 40/42 × 40 = 280/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
42/80 = 42 × 21/80 × 21 = 882/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1680 + 882/1680 = 280 + 882/1680 = 1162/1680 - 1162/1680 simplified gives 83/120
- So, 7/42 + 42/80 = 83/120
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