Add 12/21 and 8/40
12/21 + 8/40 is 27/35.
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,
12/21 = 12 × 40/21 × 40 = 480/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
8/40 = 8 × 21/40 × 21 = 168/840 - Add the two like fractions:
480/840 + 168/840 = 480 + 168/840 = 648/840 - 648/840 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 12/21 + 8/40 = 27/35
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