Add 18/21 and 9/40
18/21 + 9/40 is 303/280.
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,
18/21 = 18 × 40/21 × 40 = 720/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
9/40 = 9 × 21/40 × 21 = 189/840 - Add the two like fractions:
720/840 + 189/840 = 720 + 189/840 = 909/840 - 909/840 simplified gives 303/280
- So, 18/21 + 9/40 = 303/280
In mixed form: 123/280
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