Add 40/50 and 6/21
40/50 + 6/21 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
40/50 = 40 × 21/50 × 21 = 840/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
6/21 = 6 × 50/21 × 50 = 300/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
840/1050 + 300/1050 = 840 + 300/1050 = 1140/1050 - 1140/1050 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 40/50 + 6/21 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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