Add 18/2 and 21/40
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 21/40
18/2 + 21/40 is 381/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
18/2 = 18 × 20/2 × 20 = 360/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
21/40 = 21 × 1/40 × 1 = 21/40 - Add the two like fractions:
360/40 + 21/40 = 360 + 21/40 = 381/40 - So, 18/2 + 21/40 = 381/40
In mixed form: 921/40
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