Add 8/42 and 10/40
8/42 + 10/40 is 37/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
8/42 = 8 × 20/42 × 20 = 160/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
10/40 = 10 × 21/40 × 21 = 210/840 - Add the two like fractions:
160/840 + 210/840 = 160 + 210/840 = 370/840 - 370/840 simplified gives 37/84
- So, 8/42 + 10/40 = 37/84
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