Add 9/42 and 15/40
9/42 + 15/40 is 33/56.
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,
9/42 = 9 × 20/42 × 20 = 180/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
15/40 = 15 × 21/40 × 21 = 315/840 - Add the two like fractions:
180/840 + 315/840 = 180 + 315/840 = 495/840 - 495/840 simplified gives 33/56
- So, 9/42 + 15/40 = 33/56
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