Add 21/40 and 27/42
21/40 + 27/42 is 327/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
21/40 = 21 × 21/40 × 21 = 441/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
27/42 = 27 × 20/42 × 20 = 540/840 - Add the two like fractions:
441/840 + 540/840 = 441 + 540/840 = 981/840 - 981/840 simplified gives 327/280
- So, 21/40 + 27/42 = 327/280
In mixed form: 147/280
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