Add 35/40 and 21/30
35/40 + 21/30 is 63/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
21/30 = 21 × 4/30 × 4 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
105/120 + 84/120 = 105 + 84/120 = 189/120 - 189/120 simplified gives 63/40
- So, 35/40 + 21/30 = 63/40
In mixed form: 123/40
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