Add 40/60 and 21/36
40/60 + 21/36 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 105/180 = 120 + 105/180 = 225/180 - 225/180 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 40/60 + 21/36 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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