Add 21/36 and 3/40
21/36 + 3/40 is 79/120.
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,
3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360 - Add the two like fractions:
210/360 + 27/360 = 210 + 27/360 = 237/360 - 237/360 simplified gives 79/120
- So, 21/36 + 3/40 = 79/120
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