Add 21/36 and 16/40
21/36 + 16/40 is 59/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
21/36 = 21 × 10/36 × 10 = 210/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
210/360 + 144/360 = 210 + 144/360 = 354/360 - 354/360 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 21/36 + 16/40 = 59/60
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