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Add 7/42 and 6/40

7/42 + 6/40 is 19/60.

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,
    7/42 = 7 × 20/42 × 20 = 140/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    6/40 = 6 × 21/40 × 21 = 126/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/840 + 126/840 = 140 + 126/840 = 266/840
  5. 266/840 simplified gives 19/60
  6. So, 7/42 + 6/40 = 19/60

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