Add 28/40 and 10/21
28/40 + 10/21 is 247/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 21 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
28/40 = 28 × 21/40 × 21 = 588/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
10/21 = 10 × 40/21 × 40 = 400/840 - Add the two like fractions:
588/840 + 400/840 = 588 + 400/840 = 988/840 - 988/840 simplified gives 247/210
- So, 28/40 + 10/21 = 247/210
In mixed form: 137/210
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