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Add 21/45 and 5/40

21/45 + 5/40 is 71/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/360 + 45/360 = 168 + 45/360 = 213/360
  5. 213/360 simplified gives 71/120
  6. So, 21/45 + 5/40 = 71/120

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