Add 75/40 and 20/42, Solve 1 35/40 + 20/42 as a fraction

Add 75/40 and 20/42

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 20/42

75/40 + 20/42 is 395/168.

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,
75/40 = 75 × 21/40 × 21 = 1575/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
20/42 = 20 × 20/42 × 20 = 400/840
Add the two like fractions:
1575/840 + 400/840 = 1575 + 400/840 = 1975/840
1975/840 simplified gives 395/168
So, 75/40 + 20/42 = 395/168
In mixed form: 259/168

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