Add 6/21 and 2/40
6/21 + 2/40 is 47/140.
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,
6/21 = 6 × 40/21 × 40 = 240/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
2/40 = 2 × 21/40 × 21 = 42/840 - Add the two like fractions:
240/840 + 42/840 = 240 + 42/840 = 282/840 - 282/840 simplified gives 47/140
- So, 6/21 + 2/40 = 47/140
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