Add 14/21 and 2/40
14/21 + 2/40 is 43/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
14/21 = 14 × 40/21 × 40 = 560/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
2/40 = 2 × 21/40 × 21 = 42/840 - Add the two like fractions:
560/840 + 42/840 = 560 + 42/840 = 602/840 - 602/840 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 14/21 + 2/40 = 43/60
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