Add 21/7 and 5/40
1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 5/40
21/7 + 5/40 is 25/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
21/7 = 21 × 40/7 × 40 = 840/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
840/280 + 35/280 = 840 + 35/280 = 875/280 - 875/280 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 21/7 + 5/40 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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