Add 35/6 and 21/40
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 21/40
35/6 + 21/40 is 763/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
35/6 = 35 × 20/6 × 20 = 700/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
21/40 = 21 × 3/40 × 3 = 63/120 - Add the two like fractions:
700/120 + 63/120 = 700 + 63/120 = 763/120 - So, 35/6 + 21/40 = 763/120
In mixed form: 643/120
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