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Add 40/28 and 15/21

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 15/21

40/28 + 15/21 is 15/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 21 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    40/28 = 40 × 3/28 × 3 = 120/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/84 + 60/84 = 120 + 60/84 = 180/84
  5. 180/84 simplified gives 15/7
  6. So, 40/28 + 15/21 = 15/7
    In mixed form: 21/7

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