Add 72/40 and 10/42
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 10/42
72/40 + 10/42 is 214/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
72/40 = 72 × 21/40 × 21 = 1512/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
10/42 = 10 × 20/42 × 20 = 200/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/840 + 200/840 = 1512 + 200/840 = 1712/840 - 1712/840 simplified gives 214/105
- So, 72/40 + 10/42 = 214/105
In mixed form: 24/105
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