Add 21/3 and 12/40
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 12/40
21/3 + 12/40 is 73/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
21/3 = 21 × 40/3 × 40 = 840/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
840/120 + 36/120 = 840 + 36/120 = 876/120 - 876/120 simplified gives 73/10
- So, 21/3 + 12/40 = 73/10
In mixed form: 73/10
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