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Add 8/42 and 25/40

8/42 + 25/40 is 137/168.

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,
    8/42 = 8 × 20/42 × 20 = 160/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    25/40 = 25 × 21/40 × 21 = 525/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/840 + 525/840 = 160 + 525/840 = 685/840
  5. 685/840 simplified gives 137/168
  6. So, 8/42 + 25/40 = 137/168

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