Add 40/21 and 16/30
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 16/30
40/21 + 16/30 is 256/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
40/21 = 40 × 10/21 × 10 = 400/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
400/210 + 112/210 = 400 + 112/210 = 512/210 - 512/210 simplified gives 256/105
- So, 40/21 + 16/30 = 256/105
In mixed form: 246/105
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