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Add 40/21 and 2/6

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 2/6

40/21 + 2/6 is 47/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    40/21 = 40 × 2/21 × 2 = 80/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/42 + 14/42 = 80 + 14/42 = 94/42
  5. 94/42 simplified gives 47/21
  6. So, 40/21 + 2/6 = 47/21
    In mixed form: 25/21

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