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Add 40/30 and 2/21

1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 2/21

40/30 + 2/21 is 10/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 21 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    2/21 = 2 × 10/21 × 10 = 20/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/210 + 20/210 = 280 + 20/210 = 300/210
  5. 300/210 simplified gives 10/7
  6. So, 40/30 + 2/21 = 10/7
    In mixed form: 13/7

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