Add 3/15 and 40/21
1st number: 3/15, 2nd number: 1 19/21
3/15 + 40/21 is 221/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
3/15 = 3 × 7/15 × 7 = 21/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
40/21 = 40 × 5/21 × 5 = 200/105 - Add the two like fractions:
21/105 + 200/105 = 21 + 200/105 = 221/105 - So, 3/15 + 40/21 = 221/105
In mixed form: 211/105
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