Add 36/40 and 4/21
36/40 + 4/21 is 229/210.
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,
36/40 = 36 × 21/40 × 21 = 756/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
4/21 = 4 × 40/21 × 40 = 160/840 - Add the two like fractions:
756/840 + 160/840 = 756 + 160/840 = 916/840 - 916/840 simplified gives 229/210
- So, 36/40 + 4/21 = 229/210
In mixed form: 119/210
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