Add 24/21 and 16/40, Solve 1 3/21 + 16/40 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 16/40

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 16/40

24/21 + 16/40 is 54/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 40 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
24/21 = 24 × 40/21 × 40 = 960/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
16/40 = 16 × 21/40 × 21 = 336/840
Add the two like fractions:
960/840 + 336/840 = 960 + 336/840 = 1296/840
1296/840 simplified gives 54/35
So, 24/21 + 16/40 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35

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