Add 21/40 and 5/3
1st number: 21/40, 2nd number: 1 2/3
21/40 + 5/3 is 263/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
21/40 = 21 × 3/40 × 3 = 63/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
5/3 = 5 × 40/3 × 40 = 200/120 - Add the two like fractions:
63/120 + 200/120 = 63 + 200/120 = 263/120 - So, 21/40 + 5/3 = 263/120
In mixed form: 223/120
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