Add 21/30 and 40/35
1st number: 21/30, 2nd number: 1 5/35
21/30 + 40/35 is 129/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
40/35 = 40 × 6/35 × 6 = 240/210 - Add the two like fractions:
147/210 + 240/210 = 147 + 240/210 = 387/210 - 387/210 simplified gives 129/70
- So, 21/30 + 40/35 = 129/70
In mixed form: 159/70
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