Add 21/40 and 24/28
21/40 + 24/28 is 387/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
21/40 = 21 × 7/40 × 7 = 147/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
24/28 = 24 × 10/28 × 10 = 240/280 - Add the two like fractions:
147/280 + 240/280 = 147 + 240/280 = 387/280 - So, 21/40 + 24/28 = 387/280
In mixed form: 1107/280
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