Question

how do I simplify one 1 42/40

Answer 1

I think your answer would be 2 1/20

Because if you take 1 42/40 that would a improper fraction .. so 42/40 would equal 1 2/40 which would simplify to 1 1/20 + the 1 so that’s how i got 2 1/20

Answer 2

Answer:

Turn the fraction into an improper fraction: $\frac{82}{40}$. Now simplify this. Your completely simplified improper fraction would be: $\frac{41}{20}$. This as a mixed number would be: 2 $\frac{1}{20}$.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is as simplified as it can get. My explanation is above. Hope it helps!!!