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Add 6/21 and 2/40

6/21 + 2/40 is 47/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
    6/21 = 6 × 40/21 × 40 = 240/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    2/40 = 2 × 21/40 × 21 = 42/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/840 + 42/840 = 240 + 42/840 = 282/840
  5. 282/840 simplified gives 47/140
  6. So, 6/21 + 2/40 = 47/140

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