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Add 21/40 and 56/70

21/40 + 56/70 is 53/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    21/40 = 21 × 7/40 × 7 = 147/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/280 + 224/280 = 147 + 224/280 = 371/280
  5. 371/280 simplified gives 53/40
  6. So, 21/40 + 56/70 = 53/40
    In mixed form: 113/40

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