Add 40/15 and 10/21
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 10/21
40/15 + 10/21 is 22/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
40/15 = 40 × 7/15 × 7 = 280/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
10/21 = 10 × 5/21 × 5 = 50/105 - Add the two like fractions:
280/105 + 50/105 = 280 + 50/105 = 330/105 - 330/105 simplified gives 22/7
- So, 40/15 + 10/21 = 22/7
In mixed form: 31/7
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