Add 1/40 and 7/21
1/40 + 7/21 is 43/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 21 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
1/40 = 1 × 21/40 × 21 = 21/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
7/21 = 7 × 40/21 × 40 = 280/840 - Add the two like fractions:
21/840 + 280/840 = 21 + 280/840 = 301/840 - 301/840 simplified gives 43/120
- So, 1/40 + 7/21 = 43/120
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