Add 40/21 and 4/24
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 4/24
40/21 + 4/24 is 29/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
40/21 = 40 × 8/21 × 8 = 320/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
320/168 + 28/168 = 320 + 28/168 = 348/168 - 348/168 simplified gives 29/14
- So, 40/21 + 4/24 = 29/14
In mixed form: 21/14
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